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Trachelospermum asiaticum (Asiatic jasmine)

Beginner
skill rating
1 hour care
per year
8m
Max height
8m
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity

Plant details

Botanical name

Trachelospermum asiaticum

Other names

Asiatic jasmine, Trachelospermum majus Nakai

Genus

Trachelospermum Trachelospermum

Species

T. asiaticum - T. asiaticum is a tender, woody, evergreen, twining climber with oval, glossy, dark green leaves and, in mid- to late summer, terminal clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers that turn yellow with age.


Trachelospermum asiaticum is: Evergreen

Fragrance

The flowers have a lovely perfume, particularly in the evening.

Habit

Climbing, Twining

Awards

RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Flower

White in Summer

Foliage

Dark-green in All seasons

How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Cushion scale , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs Cushion scale , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

General care

Pruning

Pruning group 11 in early spring.

Propagation methods

Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings

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Where to grow

Trachelospermum asiaticum (Asiatic jasmine) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 10-20 years.

Suggested uses

City, Conservatory, Containers, Wallside and trellises

Cultivation

In mild areas, grow in a sunny, sheltered site in full sun or light shade. In colder areas, grow in a container and overwinter indoors. Alternatively, grow in a conservatory or glasshouse.

Soil type

Chalky, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Aspect

South

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)

Companion plants

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Botanical name

Trachelospermum asiaticum

Other names

Asiatic jasmine, Trachelospermum majus Nakai

Genus

Trachelospermum Trachelospermum

Species

T. asiaticum - T. asiaticum is a tender, woody, evergreen, twining climber with oval, glossy, dark green leaves and, in mid- to late summer, terminal clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers that turn yellow with age.

Foliage

Evergreen

Fragrance

The flowers have a lovely perfume, particularly in the evening.

Habit

Climbing, Twining

Awards

RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Colour

Flower

White in Summer

Foliage

Dark-green in All seasons

How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Cushion scale , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

General care

Pruning

Pruning group 11 in early spring.

Propagation methods

Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Monthly care advice

Where to grow

Trachelospermum asiaticum (Asiatic jasmine) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 10-20 years.

Suggested uses

City, Conservatory, Containers, Wallside and trellises

Cultivation

In mild areas, grow in a sunny, sheltered site in full sun or light shade. In colder areas, grow in a container and overwinter indoors. Alternatively, grow in a conservatory or glasshouse.

Soil type

Chalky, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Aspect

South

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)

USDA zones

Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8

WUCOLS water use

North Central Coastal - Moderate/Medium

Central Valley - Moderate/Medium

South Coastal - Moderate/Medium

South Inland Valley - Moderate/Medium

High & Inter. Desert - Moderate/Medium

Low Desert - Moderate/Medium

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