Stephanotis floribunda
bridal wreath
S. floribunda is a twining evergreen climber to 5m or more, with leathery, oblong to elliptic leaves and axillary clusters of highly fragrant, slender-tubed white flowers to 5cm in length, with spreading lobes; fruit oblong, green
Other common names
chaplet flowerclustered waxflower
see morefloradora
Madagascar chaplet flower
Madagascar jasmine
stephanotis
waxflower
Synonyms
Stephanotis jasminoides hort.Marsdenia floribunda
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | White | Green | Green | |
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Stephanotis are woody climbers with twining stems bearing pairs of simple, leathery leaves and waxy, jasmine-like, fragrant, tubular flowers with 5 spreading lobes, sometimes followed by egg-shaped green fruit
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Madagascar
How to grow
Cultivation
Stephanotis cultivation under glass grow in loam-based or loam-less compost, in full light with shade from hot sun. During growth, water and mist freely. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every two to three weeks. Water sparingly in winter and support climbing stems. Usually grown as a houseplant
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 18-21°C in spring or strike semi-hardwood cuttings in summer, with bottom heat
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects, glasshouse red spider mite, mealybugs and root mealybug
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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