Description
Star Jasmine
Trachelospermum jasminoides
Growing Conditions
SUNLIGHT
Full sun to partial shade; best flowering occurs with at least 4-6 hours of direct morning sunlight
WATERING
Water deeply twice weekly in summer, reducing to once weekly in winter; allow top 5cm of soil to dry between waterings
SOIL TYPE
Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil rich in organic matter; compost-enriched loam is ideal
TEMPERATURE
5–35°C; tolerates light frost once established but protect young plants below 7°C
HUMIDITY
Moderate to high humidity preferred (50-70%); tolerates coastal conditions well
FERTILISING
Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer (3:1:5) in early spring and mid-summer, or liquid feed fortnightly during active growth
GROWTH RATE
Moderate; establishes slowly in the first year then grows 30-60cm per season once established
MATURE SIZE
4-6 metres height x 1-2 metres spread when trained as a climber; can be maintained smaller with regular pruning
Did You Know?
Despite its common name and jasmine-like fragrance, Star Jasmine is not a true jasmine at all but belongs to the dogbane family (Apocynaceae), and its milky sap contains the same latex compounds found in rubber trees, which historically made it a candidate for rubber production in Asia.
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