Trachelospermum jasminoides, commonly known as star jasmine or confederate jasmine, is a popular evergreen climbing vine prized for its fragrant, star-shaped flowers and attractive foliage. This vine features glossy, dark green leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers with a sweet, heady fragrance in late spring and summer. It's a versatile plant, well-suited to covering walls, fences, trellises, and arbors, or even as a groundcover in warmer climates. It belongs to the Apocynaceae family.
Origin: Trachelospermum jasminoides is native to eastern and southeastern Asia.
Light: Trachelospermum jasminoides 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, especially in hotter climates.
Water: Water regularly, especially during dry periods and the first year after planting. Trachelospermum jasminoides 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 jasminoides 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 jasminoides 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 species is generally pest and disease resistant.
Uses: Trachelospermum jasminoides 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 jasminoides is not known to be toxic to humans or pets.