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Hardy shrub

Transform Your Garden with Fragrant Star Jasmine

Bring Mediterranean charm home with Trachelospermum jasminoides, known as Star Jasmine. This evergreen climber is prized for its glossy foliage and masses of starry white flowers that release a sweet, heady fragrance from midsummer into early autumn.

• Botanical Profile: Native to East Asia, Star Jasmine is an evergreen woody climber from the Apocynaceae family. Its twining stems make it perfect for vertical spaces.
• Mature Size: Grows up to 9m (29ft) high and spreads to 3m (9ft) wide when supported.
• Flowering Period: Expect abundant blooms from June through August.

Why Choose Star Jasmine?

• Sensory Appeal: Enjoy the rich scent and striking star-shaped blossoms that attract pollinators.
• Year-Round Interest: The deep green, leathery leaves stay lush even through winter, keeping your garden vibrant.
• Versatile Planting: Ideal for fences, trellises, arches, or as a screen on patios and balconies. Also suitable as ground cover in milder areas.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Location: Prefers a sheltered spot in full sun or partial shade—south or west-facing walls are ideal.
• Soil: Grows best in fertile, well-drained soil (neutral to slightly acidic pH).
• Watering: Water regularly during establishment; becomes drought tolerant after the first season.
• Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Remove dead or damaged stems as needed.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring for vigorous growth and flowering.
• Hardiness: Hardy down to -10°C (USDA zones 8-10). Mulch roots in colder regions for extra protection.

Clever Design Ideas

• Create living walls by training along fences or pergolas.
• Add structure to patios by growing in large containers with support frames.
• Pair with Clematis or climbing roses for extended flowering interest.

FAQs

Q: When is the best time to plant Star Jasmine?
A: Plant from spring through early autumn when the soil is workable.

Q: How quickly does it grow?
A: Expect moderate growth—up to 30–60cm per year once established.

Q: What maintenance does it need?
A: Minimal—just water during dry spells, feed in spring, and prune lightly after flowering.