Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Variegatum' (Variegated Confederate jasmine)

Botanical name

Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Variegatum'

Other names

Variegated Confederate jasmine

Genus

Trachelospermum Trachelospermum

Variety or Cultivar

'Variegatum' _ 'Variegatum' is a frost hardy, evergreen climber bearing ovate, glossy, dark green leaves with irregular, creamy-white margins that are flushed red in winter. Clusters of fragrant, white flowers bloom in autumn.

Native to

Garden origin

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

Cream, Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green, Cream in Summer; Dark-green, Cream in Autumn; Flushed red, Dark-green, Cream in Winter

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 jasminoides 'Variegatum' (Variegated Confederate jasmine) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 2.5m 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.

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, Zone 8

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Variegatum' (Variegated 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 'Variegatum' (Variegated 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.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/