Trachelospermum asiaticum
Asiatic jasmine
T. asiaticum is a medium-sized climber with leathery, narrowly ovate, glossy dark green leaves 2-5cm in length. Fragrant, buff-centred, creamy flowers 2cm in width in clusters at the ends of lateral shoots
Synonyms
Trachelospermum divaricatumTrachelospermum majus Nakai
see moreTrachelospermum asiaticum majus
Trachelospermum crocostemon
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Trachelospermum are self-twining evergreen climbing shrubs with glossy ovate leaves and jasmine-like, highly fragrant flowers, sometimes followed by bean-like seed-pods
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Japan, Korea
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade with shelter from cold winds; for conservatory cultivation can be grown in a container in a loam-based potting compost (JI No.3) in full light with shade from hot sun
Propagation
Propagate by layering or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Hedging and screens
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 11 in early spring
Pests
May be susceptible to cushion scale, mealybugs and glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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