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Trachelospermum jasminoides [marbled long leaf]

Also Known As

  • Asian Star Jasmine

Plant type

groundcover, vine

size

  • H: 3'-6'
  • W: 3'-6'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Trachelospermum jasminoides [marbled long leaf] plant details

Trachelospermum jasminoides [marbled long leaf] is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover vine with variegated foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Trachelospermum jasminoides [marbled long leaf]

Plant type: groundcover vine
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen variegated
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Trachelospermum jasminoides [marbled long leaf]

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This star jasmine with a rather dull name, brought from Japan just a few years ago, has leaves up to 4" x 1", marbled and streaked jade green, silver, and cream, blushing to a beautiful pink and maroon during the winter months. Not at all dull! It is also free flowering, especially when somewhat root bound in a container or grown in bright light,with large white flowers more sweetly scented than the...hint-of-electrical-fire fragrance of some star jasmine flowers. (You know you are a plant geek when you can walk amongst a star jasmine collection and tell them apart by their individual fragrances. We must get out more.) Full sun to full shade where it might make a beautiful contrast under darker leaved, broad-leaved evergreens. Reasonably fertile soil with regular summer water. A few nutrients never hurt. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 7.

Gardening facts about Trachelospermum jasminoides [marbled long leaf] plant

How to Grow Trachelospermum jasminoides [marbled long leaf]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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