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Trachelospermum jasminoides Espalier
Trachelospermum jasminoides
18L pot • Trained on a 90 × 50cm espalier frame
Plant Highlights: Highly fragrant white flowers • Glossy evergreen foliage • Elegant trained espalier • Excellent year-round screening • Ideal for walls, fences and patios
Overview
Trachelospermum jasminoides, commonly known as Star Jasmine, is a beautiful evergreen climber valued for its glossy dark green foliage and masses of intensely fragrant white flowers. Expertly trained onto a 90 × 50cm espalier frame, it provides an instant architectural feature while offering attractive evergreen coverage throughout the year.
From early to mid-summer, clusters of star-shaped white flowers fill the plant with a rich, sweet fragrance, making it an excellent choice for seating areas, entrances and patios. During cooler months, the evergreen foliage often develops attractive bronze and reddish tones, extending its seasonal appeal.
Why We Love It
- Abundant, beautifully scented white flowers in summer.
- Glossy evergreen foliage provides year-round structure.
- Professionally trained espalier creates an instant feature.
- Excellent for screening and softening walls or fences.
- Perfect for patios, courtyards and sheltered gardens.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Trachelospermum jasminoides |
| Common Name | Star Jasmine |
| Plant Type | Evergreen climber trained as an espalier |
| Foliage | Glossy dark green evergreen leaves, often bronze-tinged in winter |
| Flower | Clusters of fragrant white star-shaped flowers |
| Flowering Period | Early to mid-summer |
| Growth Habit | Twining evergreen climber trained onto a 90 × 50cm espalier frame |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil |
| Mature Height | Approximately 4–8m if grown unrestricted with support |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 2–4m |
| Watering | Water regularly during establishment, then during prolonged dry periods |
| Hardiness | Hardy in sheltered Irish gardens. Young plants benefit from protection during prolonged severe frost. |
Growing Guide
Position
Plant in full sun or partial shade in a warm, sheltered position. A south- or west-facing wall is ideal for encouraging abundant flowering.
Watering
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, water during extended dry spells, particularly if grown in a container.
Soil
Grow in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Good drainage is essential during winter.
Hardiness and Winter Care
Suitable for outdoor cultivation in sheltered Irish gardens. During periods of prolonged severe frost, protect young plants or container-grown specimens with horticultural fleece if required.
Support and Pruning
The plant is supplied trained on a 90 × 50cm espalier frame. Tie in new shoots as they develop to maintain even coverage. Prune after flowering to retain the desired shape and remove any damaged or overcrowded growth.
Perfect For
- Covering walls and fences.
- Courtyard gardens.
- Sunny patios.
- Entranceways.
- Fragrant gardens.
- Evergreen screening.
- Contemporary and Mediterranean-style gardens.
Good to Know
The 90 × 50cm measurement refers to the supplied espalier frame. Although supplied already trained, the plant will continue to produce new shoots that can be tied in to create fuller coverage over time.
Product Information
- Botanical name: Trachelospermum jasminoides
- Evergreen climber trained as an espalier.
- Espalier frame approximately 90 × 50cm.
- Supplied in an 18L nursery pot.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- climber
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade· Sheltered
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 8.0m high· 4.0m wide
- Flowering
- Early to mid-summer· White
- Foliage
- evergreen
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