Star Jasmine

Trachelospermum jasminoides

An attractive woody, evergreen climber with rich, dark green leaves which 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.

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• 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)

• 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
• Goes well with: Musa basjoo, Fatsia japonica, Clematis 'Jackmanii Superba', Ceanothus 'Puget Blue', Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata', Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'

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