Star Jasmine

Trachelospermum jasminoides

• Position: full sun
• Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: July to August
• Flower colour: white flowers
• Other features: very fragrant flowers
• Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection)

  
  An attractive woody, evergreen climber with rich, dark green leaves which turn bronze in winter. Clusters of fragrant, pure white flowers are produced from mid- to late summer. It is best grown against a warm, sunny wall in milder areas or in a greenhouse or conservatory in areas prone to severe frosts.
  

• Garden care: After flowering has finished prune back to fit the available space. In frost prone areas, grow in pots of loam-based potting compost, such as John Innes No2 and move to a frost-free spot in winter.

  
  
  

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