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Trachelospermum jasminoides

Family Apocynaceae
Plant Type vine
Zone USDA:   8a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H4 - G1   Australia:   2 - 4  
Care Level medium
Height 0.9 - 9 m (3 - 30 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.8 m (3 - 6 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The vine Trachelospermum jasminoides (confederate jasmine) yields showy, white, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during late spring to early autumn. This plant is climbing in form and has glossy, medium textured and evergreen foliage that is deep green in colour. The stems are smooth in texture.
Typical Uses Annual, container, ground cover, house plant, topiary and vine or climber.
Special Characteristics Trachelospermum jasminoides tolerates drought and pollution.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Trachelospermum jasminoides (confederate jasmine) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Regular pruning will be required to keep this vine tidy. Be advised that Trachelospermum jasminoides (confederate jasmine) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.