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Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Flat Mat' (Asiatic jasmine 'Flat Mat')
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0.4m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Flat Mat'
Other names
Asiatic jasmine 'Flat Mat', Japanese star jasmine 'Flat Mat', Trachelospermum asiaticum 'FT01'
Genus
Trachelospermum Trachelospermum
Variety or Cultivar
'Flat Mat' _ 'Flat Mat' is a frost hardy, compact, evergreen climber, suitable for growing as an trailing ground cover, with leathery, narrowly lance-shaped, dark green leaves, and, in summer, terminal clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers turning yellow with age.
Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Flat Mat' is: Evergreen
Fragrance
The flowers have a lovely perfume, particularly in the evening.
Habit
Trailing, Prostrate, Twining
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 'Flat Mat' (Asiatic jasmine 'Flat Mat') will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Ground Cover, Containers, Conservatory, City, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
In cold and frost-prone areas, grow against a warm sheltered wall or in a container so it can be overwintered indoors. Suitable for use as a ground cover. Can also be trained up a support.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Flat Mat'
Other names
Asiatic jasmine 'Flat Mat', Japanese star jasmine 'Flat Mat', Trachelospermum asiaticum 'FT01'
Genus
Trachelospermum Trachelospermum
Variety or Cultivar
'Flat Mat' _ 'Flat Mat' is a frost hardy, compact, evergreen climber, suitable for growing as an trailing ground cover, with leathery, narrowly lance-shaped, dark green leaves, and, in summer, terminal clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers turning yellow with age.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
The flowers have a lovely perfume, particularly in the evening.
Habit
Trailing, Prostrate, Twining
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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
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Where to grow
Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Flat Mat' (Asiatic jasmine 'Flat Mat') will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Ground Cover, Containers, Conservatory, City, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
In cold and frost-prone areas, grow against a warm sheltered wall or in a container so it can be overwintered indoors. Suitable for use as a ground cover. Can also be trained up a support.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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