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Trachelospermum jasminoïdes Star Of Venice - Star Jasmine

Trachelospermum jasminoïdes Star Of Venice®
Star Jasmine, Confederate Jasmine, Trader's Compass

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Planted (2) a few months ago, it doesn't seem to be thriving. One of the branches has died and the other isn't growing. I am disappointed. On the other hand, the two winter jasmines are growing well. They are planted alternately as I eventually wanted to be able to mix them together to cover a wall.

Sylvie, 22/05/2022

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A more compact and particularly floriferous star jasmine. Its countless small white flowers deliver a delicate fragrance from late spring to late summer, in successive waves. Its voluble stems bear evergreen bright green foliage that turns red in winter, attractive all year round. Very tolerant, it climbs or crawls, in full sun or even in partial shade, in the ground or in a pot. Hardiness: down to -10°C at its peak, in well-drained soil.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
3 m
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -12°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Star of Venice' distinguishes itself from the traditional star jasmine by its more generous flowering and its fairly compact growth, which is more suitable for small gardens and container cultivation. Its white flowers diffuse a sweet and sugary fragrance capable of perfuming an entire area of the garden on summer evenings. Adorned with glossy evergreen foliage that takes on beautiful reddish hues in cold and shady conditions, this lovely climbing plant also remains attractive throughout the year. It can be planted in the ground near a fence, or to cover the ground, which it will invade, or even in a large pot on the terrace or balcony.

The star jasmine, in Latin Trachelospermum jasminoides, is a climbing or creeping plant of the Apocynaceae family, related to periwinkles, as well as to Alamanda and Mandevilla (the Dipladenia, glory of our summer flowerpots). Its origins can be found in China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, where it grows on the edge of forests and among shrubs.

The 'Star of Venice' cultivar was recently introduced in the Netherlands. It takes a little while to establish, developing long stems that quickly lignify, with its evergreen growth able to reach a height of 3m and a width of 1.50m over time. The branches are adorned with opposite leaves, with entire lamina, ovate in shape with pointed tips. They are thick and leathery, glossy, green in colour, varying in darkness depending on the nature of the soil. Their size ranges from 5 to 12 cm in length, 2 to 4 cm in width. When the plant suffers, due to cold or intense drought, the leaves take on a beautiful red colour, more intense in partial shade than in full sun, and then they fall. When conditions become more favourable, new leaves appear to replace them. The twining branches, when encountering a moist surface, emit aerial roots that allow the plant to cling to walls, the ground, or stones, similar to ivy.

Another asset of the Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Star of Venice' is its particularly abundant white flowering from May to July, depending on the climate, often with a second bloom in September, and above all, divinely fragrant. The flowers are grouped in small clusters in the axils of the leaves and at the tips of the branches. The turbinate bud opens into a small corolla with a short tube that widens and divides into 5 narrow petals arranged in a spiral. The diameter of the flowers reaches 2 to 3 cm. The fruit, rarely observed in European latitudes, resembles a pair of small curved green beans joined together at their base and tip. When ripe, they bear seeds with an egret. Like many plants in the Apocynaceae family, false jasmine contains alkaloids that are toxic to humans.

A single plant of this false jasmine 'Star of Venice' is capable of perfuming an entire area of the garden, especially in the evening and during warm weather. In most climates, except for the coldest ones, it can be planted in well-drained and humus-rich soil, preferably in a sunny or semi-shaded location. With relatively slow growth, tolerating summer drought once well-established, this Trachelospermum is most often used as a climbing plant to cover a fence or small structure, but it can also form magnificent ground cover as an alternative to ivy. In colder regions, it can be grown in a pot to be sheltered during winter. It can easily be stored in an unheated conservatory to enjoy its beautiful winter foliage. Balconies and terraces can also accommodate its prodigious flowering by placing the plant in a large container.

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Trachelospermum jasminoïdes Star Of Venice - Star Jasmine (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

Height at maturity 3 m
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to September
Inflorescence Cyme
Flower size 3 cm
Fragrance Very fragrant, Floral, sweet, vanilla fragrance, reminiscent of jasmine and biscuit.
Fruit colour green

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Trachelospermum

Species

jasminoïdes

Cultivar

Star Of Venice®

Family

Apocynaceae

Other common names

Star Jasmine, Confederate Jasmine, Trader's Compass

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Plant Trachelospermum jasminoides Star of Venice in spring in cooler climates, or in September-October in warmer ones. Choose a sunny or partially shaded exposure, or even shade where it will be slightly less floriferous. Plant it in a deep, loose and healthy soil, well-drained, sheltered from cold winds. It can tolerate -10°C, occasionally -15°C, but will better withstand very strong frosts if the foliage is protected with a winter cover and the soil is rather dry.

This plant tolerates limestone well, provided there is no excess moisture in winter; in heavy and suffocating soil, it may show symptoms of chlorosis (gradual yellowing of the leaves starting from the periphery, with the veins remaining green). Water during summer or in case of drought during the first two years, to help the plant establish itself. Once the roots have penetrated deeply enough into the soil, it will manage on its own, even in very dry summers. During growth, water once or twice a week and optionally apply liquid fertiliser twice a month. In autumn, slow-release organic fertiliser can be applied and lightly incorporated by scratching at the base of the plant, starting from the second year.

You can prune it in late winter to control its growth, or after each flush of flowers.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Container, Climbing, Conservatory
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained, deep, loamy, and fertile.

Care

Pruning instructions Light pruning for shaping after flowering.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time September to October
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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