Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Pink Showers', also known as the Pink Showers star jasmine or Asiatic jasmine, is a charming and fragrant evergreen vine prized for its abundant, pink flowers and attractive foliage. This cultivar of Trachelospermum asiaticum features glossy, dark green leaves and produces clusters of small, star-shaped, pink flowers with a delightful fragrance in late spring and summer. It's a popular choice for covering walls, fences, trellises, and arbors, adding a touch of elegance and sweet perfume to gardens and landscapes. It belongs to the Apocynaceae family.
Origin: Trachelospermum asiaticum is native to Korea and Japan. 'Pink Showers' is a cultivar known for its abundant pink flowers.
Light: Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Pink Showers' thrives in full sun to partial shade. It prefers at least 6 hours of sunlight per day to encourage optimal growth and flowering, but it can tolerate some shade.
Water: Water regularly, especially during dry periods and the first year after planting. Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Pink Showers' prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
Soil: This vine prefers fertile, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a range of soil types, but thrives in loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Support: Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Pink Showers' is a climbing vine that needs support to grow. Provide a trellis, fence, or other structure for it to climb on.
Pruning: Prune your Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Pink Showers' after flowering to maintain shape and control size. You can also prune lightly throughout the growing season to remove any dead or damaged growth.
Pests and Diseases: This cultivar is generally pest and disease resistant.
Uses: Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Pink Showers' is primarily grown as an ornamental vine for its fragrant flowers and attractive foliage. It's a popular choice for covering walls, fences, trellises, and arbors, adding a touch of elegance and sweet perfume to gardens and landscapes.
Toxicity: Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Pink Showers' is not known to be toxic to humans or pets.