Star Jasmine
Trachelospermum jasminoides
Also known as
Confederate Jasmine, Chinese Star Jessamine, Sterjasmyn (Afr.)
Photo by Cheng-Tao Lin (CC BY 4.0)
Full Sun
Easy care
Light watering
Frost Hardy
9a
USDA zone
-7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
8m | Max | 8m |
4m | Min | 4m |
7 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has a strong fragrance
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Star Jasmine Overview
Trachelospermum jasminoides is also known commonly by the names Star Jasmine, Chinese Star Jasmine and Chinese Ivy. It is a versatile woody, evergreen climber. Landscapers like to use this species as a ground cover because it rapidly fills large tracts of land in both the hottest sun and under the cool shade of deciduous trees. It makes an excellent cover for walls and can be clipped into many shapes. The foliage of Trachelospermum jasminoides is glossy and dark green, leaves measure between 5-8cm long and display attractive deep red autumn colour. The highly scented, white flowers are used in the perfume industry and in incense. They measure approximately 2.5cm in width and fade to a cream shade with age.
Common problems with Star Jasmine
More susceptible to Mealybugs, Cushion Scale and red spider mite when grown under glass.
Star Jasmine Companion Plants
Can be grown under deciduous trees or as specimen plants on their own. Give them enough space as they will climb into and over other plants.
How to harvest Star Jasmine
When flowers are picked they secreat a sticky milky sap, stand them in water for an hour or two before adding to other flowers in a vase.
How to propagate Star Jasmine
Layering
Layering can be done in autumn.
Cuttings
Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat during summer.
Seed
Special features of Star Jasmine
Attracts useful insects
Attracts bees
Hedge plant
If given a supporting structure will cover it quickly making an effective screen.
Pot plant
Plant in well draining potting mix, can be clipped into many shapes.
Attractive flowers
Autumn colour
Leaves turn an attractive deep red shade.
Other uses of Star Jasmine
Climber, privacy, fragrance, ground cover, greenhouse. Flowers most seasons. Summer interest.
Ornamental
In gardens, public landscapes, and parks it is used as a climbing vine, a groundcover, and a fragrant potted plant on terraces and patios.
Fragrance
A valuable perfume oil is extracted from the steam distilled or tinctured flowers and used in high end perfumery. In a dilute form, tinctured flowers are much used in Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai incenses.
Climbers and Wall Plants – Top 20
Perfect to cover unsightly walls or to grow as shelter to seating areas; these will all create talking points.
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Traditionally flowering in November, these flowers will be at their best this month.
