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Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Theta'

Also Known As

Theta Asian Star Jasmine

Plant type

groundcover, vine

size

H: 8'
W: 4'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Theta' plant details

Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Theta' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover vine with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Theta'

Plant type: groundcover vine
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 8 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, trellis, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Theta'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: alkaline, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Vining, 4-6’, with highly textural, razor thin, evergreen leaves that are prettily purpled in winter. Fragrant white flowers in summer perfume the garden! Nice vertical accent on a small trellis or a free standing obelisk in the border or as moveable aromatherapy in a pot. Without question the most exotic of the genus! Sun to light part shade, most soils, moderate water…easy to grow and won’t take over the landscape.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Bamboo-like foliage (only 1/4" w x 3" long!) adds a lovely fine texture to trellis/arbor where its evergreen foliage turns bronzy in winter; in a year or two fragrant flowers appear in early summer. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

The narrow deep green leaves of Theta are accented with silver veins provide striking foliage for covering a small wall or fence, or it can be used as a delicate texture for containers. It is also lovely spilling over a wall. Blooms are fragrant and white, but rarely appear in most settings.

By: Brushwood Nursery

A Cistus introduction, named for Sean's mother, this extremely ornamental star jasmine has distinctive foliage -- very narrow, under 3/8" wide x 2" long -- and a vining, scrambling habit, draping beautifully over walls, in a rockery, or in a container. Vigorous and hardy in full to part sun with some summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

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Gardening facts about Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Theta' plant

How to Grow Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Theta'

Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- adaptable
- well-drained
- rich

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy

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