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Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Winter Ruby' (Confederate jasmine 'Winter Ruby')
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3m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Winter Ruby'
Other names
Confederate jasmine 'Winter Ruby', Chinese ivy 'Winter Ruby', Chinese jasmine 'Winter Ruby', Star jasmine 'Winter Ruby', Jasmin rhynchospermum 'Winter Ruby', Jasmin rhyncospermum 'Winter Ruby', Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Trared'
Genus
Trachelospermum Trachelospermum
Variety or Cultivar
'Winter Ruby' _ 'Winter Ruby' is a woody, twining, evergreen climber with oval, glossy, bright green leaves turning deep maroon in winter, and, in summer, clusters of strongly fragrant, pure white flowers that fade to cream with age.
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Winter Ruby' is: Evergreen
Fragrance
The flowers have a lovely perfume, particularly in the evening.
Habit
Climbing, Twining
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Bright-green in Autumn; Maroon in Winter
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 'Winter Ruby' (Confederate jasmine 'Winter Ruby') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1.5m 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 'Winter Ruby'
Other names
Confederate jasmine 'Winter Ruby', Chinese ivy 'Winter Ruby', Chinese jasmine 'Winter Ruby', Star jasmine 'Winter Ruby', Jasmin rhynchospermum 'Winter Ruby', Jasmin rhyncospermum 'Winter Ruby', Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Trared'
Genus
Trachelospermum Trachelospermum
Variety or Cultivar
'Winter Ruby' _ 'Winter Ruby' is a woody, twining, evergreen climber with oval, glossy, bright green leaves turning deep maroon 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
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Bright-green in Autumn; Maroon in Winter
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 'Winter Ruby' (Confederate jasmine 'Winter Ruby') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1.5m 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
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