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Trachelospermum jasminoides (Confederate jasmine)
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8m
Max height
Max height
8m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Trachelospermum jasminoides
Other names
Chinese ivy, Chinese jasmine, Star jasmine, Confederate jasmine, Jasmin rhynchospermum, Jasmin rhyncospermum, Southern jasmine, Chinese star jasmine, Fragrant star jasmine
Genus
Trachelospermum Trachelospermum
Species
T. jasminoides - T. jasminoides is a woody, twining, evergreen climber with oval, glossy, dark green leaves, often turning deep bronze-red in winter, and, in summer, clusters of strongly fragrant, pure white flowers that fade to cream with age.
Trachelospermum jasminoides 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
Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 11 in early spring.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Trachelospermum jasminoides (Confederate jasmine) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
In colder climates, best grown in a container and overwintered indoors.
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.
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Trachelospermum jasminoides
Other names
Chinese ivy, Chinese jasmine, Star jasmine, Confederate jasmine, Jasmin rhynchospermum, Jasmin rhyncospermum, Southern jasmine, Chinese star jasmine, Fragrant star jasmine
Genus
Trachelospermum Trachelospermum
Species
T. jasminoides - T. jasminoides is a woody, twining, evergreen climber with oval, glossy, dark green leaves, often turning deep bronze-red in winter, and, in summer, clusters of strongly fragrant, pure white flowers that fade to cream with age.
Native to
China, Japan
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
The flowers have a lovely perfume, particularly in the evening.
Habit
Climbing, Twining
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 11 in early spring.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Trachelospermum jasminoides (Confederate jasmine) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
In colder climates, best grown in a container and overwintered indoors.
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.
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9
Defra's Risk register #1
Plant name
Trachelospermum jasminoides (Confederate jasmine)
Common pest name
Scientific pest name
Spilostethus pandurus
Type
Insect
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
2
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
General biosecurity comments
Seed bug unlikely to pose a significant threat to UK plant health.
Defra's Risk register #2
Plant name
Trachelospermum jasminoides (Confederate jasmine)
Common pest name
Scientific pest name
Spilostethus hospes
Type
Insect
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
1
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
General biosecurity comments
Seed bug unlikely to pose a significant threat to UK plant health.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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