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Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Kiifu Chirimen'

Also Known As

  • Kiifu Chirimen Asian Star Jasmine

Plant type

shrub, groundcover, vine

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Kiifu Chirimen' plant details

Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Kiifu Chirimen' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub or vine with green and variegated foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Kiifu Chirimen'

Plant type: groundcover shrub or vine
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and variegated
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
Uses: bonsai, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Kiifu Chirimen'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: alkaline, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Extremely congested Asian jasmine from the Miniature Plant Kingdom who used it mostly for bonsai & penjing work. It is a standout in the rock garden or in the open garden. Rarely flowering, its evergreen leaves are very handsome, especially with the slightly crinkled finish to them. Best in full to part sun with summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

Gardening facts about Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Kiifu Chirimen' plant

How to Grow Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Kiifu Chirimen'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

See other plant types of Trachelospermum for your garden

aka Trachelospermum 'Gold Brocade', Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Salsa', Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Summer Sunset', Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Torafu', Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Orido Nishiki', Multicolor Star Jasmine, Ogon Nishiki Japanese Star Jasmine, Orido Nishiki Star Jasmine, Salsa Asiatic Jasmine, STAR JASMINE, Torafu Star Jasmine

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Vine

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 6"-10'

Width: 1'-20'

  • sun - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Ogon Nishiki' foliage by plant lust
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aka Rhynchospermum jasminoides, Star Jasmine

Plant Type

Shrub, Groundcover, Vine

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 10'-40'

Width: 17'-25'

  • sun - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Trachelospermum jasminoides flower by A. Barra
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aka Asian Star Jasmine, Asiatic Jasmine

Plant Type

Groundcover, Vine

Zones

7a-11

Size

Height: 1'-8'

Width: 1'-12'

  • sun - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Trachelospermum asiaticum flower by Jackie
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More Options

aka Goshiki Asian Star Jasmine

Plant Type

Shrub, Groundcover, Vine

Zones

8b-10b

Size

Height: 6'

Width: 24"

  • sun - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Goshiki' foliage by Leonora (Ellie) Enking
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aka Nagaba Asian Jasmine

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Vine

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 10'

Width: 24"

  • sun - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Nagaba' foliage by Brushwood Nursery
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