Trachelospermum jasminoides, also known as confederate jasmine or star jasmine, is a vine native to southeastern Asia (China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam). It has an ornamental evergreen foliage, with glossy dark green leaves, and fragrant white flowers. Though not a "true" jasmine, it exhibits somewhat similar flowers, hence the various vernacular names.
This vine is easy to grow and relatively frost-hardy. It can be grown in USDA Zones 8 and warmer, and can even be tried in USDA zones 7, with minimal protections.
Leaves are evergeen, entire, opposite, 2.5-7.5 cm long, glossy, dark-green, turning bronze in winter.
T. jasminoides has pure very fragrant, pinwheel white flowers that bloom from late spring to mid-summer.
Trachelospermum jasminoides requiert les expositions suivantes : mi-ombre,lumière,soleil Although not very demanding in terms of soil and exposition, it will grow best in moist, well-drained soil, in partial shade to full sun.
Photos of confederate jasmine |
Category - vine
Dimensions
Height 6.00 m
Width 5.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -15.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -10.0 °C
Exposure - partial shade, light, full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Fragrant flowersColor(s) : white
Propagation - cutting, seeds It is relatively easy to propagate this plant with stem cuttings in spring or summer.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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