Classic and very popular evergreen twining ground cover, low clipped hedge, or wall climber on a sturdy trellis or tumbling over a wall. Highly perfumed white star-like flowers in spring and summer shine out against the dark green leaves. Star jasmine and snags - it's the smell of an Aussie backyard in summer...
Trachelospermum jasminoides - star jasmine, Chinese jasmineAPPEARANCE : Evergreen self-twining low ground cover or climber. Highly perfumed white starry flowers in spring and summer.
USE FOR : As an informal ground cover, over a trellis, clipped to a low hedge, or amongst other climbing plants. Supposedly possum-proof.
PLANTING : Tolerates most positions and conditions but would benefit with mulching and fertilising at the time of planting in a well drained soil. Ideal in full sun and frost free areas, but should coming through light frost in sheltered gardens.
CARE : Prune regularly when young to promote bushy growth. Mulch and keep watered until established. Clip back as required after flowering.
HEIGHT : 0.5m as groundcover, 2-5m as climber.
USE FOR : As an informal ground cover, over a trellis, clipped to a low hedge, or amongst other climbing plants. Supposedly possum-proof.
PLANTING : Tolerates most positions and conditions but would benefit with mulching and fertilising at the time of planting in a well drained soil. Ideal in full sun and frost free areas, but should coming through light frost in sheltered gardens.
CARE : Prune regularly when young to promote bushy growth. Mulch and keep watered until established. Clip back as required after flowering.
HEIGHT : 0.5m as groundcover, 2-5m as climber.
