Trachelospermum jasminoides – Arch

Name: Trachelospermum jasminoides - Arch - Star Jasmine, Trader's Compass
Brand: The Palm Centre
SKU: TJA-ARC

Star Jasmine, Trader's Compass

£475.00

Our star climber, the Star Jasmine is a twining evergreen which bears glossy green foliage, sometimes tinged purple in cold weather. It produces exquisitely perfumed white flowers which appear for long periods in summer.

Trachelospermum jasminoides (Arch) is a form of Star Jasmine with two plants, each in a separate pot, grown over an archway. Perfect for quickly decorating an entrance or large ornamental focal point in the garden.

Item code:: TJA-ARCB
Plant form:: Arch
Pot size:: 35Ltr pot
Height:: 180cm tall
Description:: arch

£475.00

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Origin: West Asia & Japan

Genus: Trachelospermum

Species / Cultivar: jasminoides - Arch

Common Name: Star Jasmine, Trader's Compass

Synonym: Rhynchospermum.1 jasminoides

Plant Biography

All Trachelospermum are native to South and East Asia. The generic name was created from the Greek words for ‘neck seed’, in reference to the shape of the plants’ seeds. Jasminoides means ‘looks like jasmine,’ as despite its very similar flowers and fragrance this plant is not actually related to the true jasmine species.

It is sometimes called ‘Trader’s Compass’ from an interesting old belief in Uzbekistan that the plant directed traders of good character in the right direction.

Soil: Moist but Well Drained

Soil that allows water to drain at a moderate rate, without the water pooling.

Growth Rate: Fast

Expect to see prolific growth, especially during growing season.

Water Requirement: Medium

Once it is established, this plant is likely to only require watering during drier periods.

Maintenance: Low

Minimal skill or input needed beyond the basics, a very independent plant.

Situation: Full Sun to Part Shade

Enjoys direct sun most of the day, but tolerant of fewer sunlit hours or light dappling.

Eventual Height: 4-8m

The plant's ultimate height in typical growing conditions.

Eventual Spread: 4-8m

The plant's ultimate spread in typical growing conditions.

Hardiness: Hardy

Survives unprotected in an average winter. May need protection in extreme long frosts.

Habit: Evergreen

Always in leaf throughout the year. It won't lose all its leaves at any one time.

Expert Tip

The heady floral display, beloved by pollinators, is most abundant in a sunny position. However this is also a really useful evergreen foliage plant to cloak shadier walls even if there will be fewer flowers.

Care & Size Guidance

This climber likes well drained soils, and can even grow well in a large trough or pot if watered well in the warmer months.

This form (Arch) comes provided with a trellis archway for Star Jasmine to clamber up. This is perfectly suited for creating an entrance to the garden, or to create an entrance to a divided section of the garden.

I can’t recommend the Palm Centre enough! My Jasmine arrived yesterday, incredibly well packaged (to the point where not one leaf had come off)! The plant is well established, really healthy and the perfect size! I will definitely be coming back for more!