Star Jasmine: An Eye-Catching Garden Favourite

Native to southern and eastern Asia, Star Jasmine Trachelospermum Jasminoides is one of the popular climbing plants in Australia. Its lush greenery and attractive blooms make it a valuable addition to any landscape. Throughout the growing season, the star-shaped flowers smell delightful, which is why they're perfect for gardens, patios, and outdoor spaces.

Despite its common name, Star Jasmine is not a true jasmine since it doesn't belong to the genus Jasminum. It's more related to oleander, periwinkle, and milkweed.

How to Plant Star Jasmine Trachelospermum Jasminoides?

This versatile garden favourite is ideal for both indoor and outdoor gardens. To ensure that your plant grows and thrives into a botanical feature, here are some steps you can follow:

• Star Jasmine thrives in well-drained soil and can even tolerate a variety of soil types, including sandy and clay soils.
• You can opt to enhance the soil with organic matter to improve drainage and fertility. Mulching and fertilising during planting would also be beneficial.
• This evergreen climber prefers full sun to partial shade.
• Water the plant deeply after planting. It should be drought-tolerant once the roots have settled. Only resume watering on a regular basis during periods of dry spells. Overall, Star Jasmine thrives with moderate water.

How to Care for Star Jasmine Trachelospermum Jasminoides?

Star Jasmine will benefit from proper maintenance, ensuring your plant retains its lush foliage and produces sweet-scented flowers. To get started, the following care steps below can make a huge difference:

• While established plants are drought-tolerant, regular watering during dry periods encourages lush growth and flowering.
• Star Jasmine thrives with balanced fertiliser. Typically, the ones heavy in phosphorus promote blooming.
• Light pruning after flowering helps maintain shape and even encourages dense growth. If there are any dead or damaged stems, it's better to remove them to ensure good health.
• If you're growing your Star Jasmine as a climber, you need a trellis or support for the vines to cling onto. This encourages upward growth so your plant looks more precious.

Why Should You Buy Trachelospermum Jasminoides?

Trachelospermum jasminoides is a gorgeous addition to any garden, either as a low ground cover or as a head-turning climber. Here are more reasons why buying Star Jasmine is worth it:

• Fragrant Blooms: Who doesn't want nice-smelling flowers in their garden? Star Jasmine offers a lovely fragrance for a more soothing indoor or outdoor space.
• Multiple Uses: Thanks to its versatile growth, it can be grown as a climber, ground cover, in containers or clipped to a low hedge, making it suitable for various garden styles.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, it requires minimal care, perfect for busy gardeners or even newbies who don't want to be overwhelmed.
• Year-Round Appeal: The evergreen leaves provide consistent greenery, while the flowers transform into a wonderful spectacle in summer and spring. It's also an ideal climbing plant to be grown around pools.

Things to Consider When Growing Trachelospermum Jasminoides

While Trachelospermum Jasminoides Star Jasmine is a robust plant, there are a few things to consider to ensure that this climber is right for your garden.

First is its climbing growth habit, which runs the risk of being invasive, especially in some regions. You can avoid this potential problem by simply monitoring your plant's growth.

In colder regions, Star Jasmine is expected to tolerate some frost, young plants, however, may not possess the same level of strength so it's important that they're protected during colder months.

Treating Trachelospermum Jasminoides for Pests and Diseases

Star Jasmine can occasionally experience issues with pests, including aphids and spider mites. These troublemakers, fortunately, can easily be remedied by applying insecticidal soap or neem oil. To spot these infestations early, make it a habit to check the undersides of the plant's leaves.

Powdery mildew (white, powdery spots on leaves) may also cause some damage to the plant. Ensure adequate airflow around the plant and avoid overhead watering. In cases where proper plant hygiene and care no longer works, you may need to use fungicides.

Where Can I Buy Star Jasmine Trachelospermum Jasminoides?

This plant is available at the Local Botanist, where you can have it delivered right to your doorstep. Ready to add this climbing plant into your collection? Check out our shipping section for more details.

We also offer more gardening tips to help you achieve your dream garden. Better yet, take our Garden Quiz to find out which gardening style is best for your space.

Companion Plants for Star Jasmine Trachelospermum Jasminoides

Adding Star Jasmine to any landscape guarantees enhanced visual interest all year long. Its lush, gorgeous foliage and charming, fragrant flowers also make it a stunning standalone feature that's perfect for all types of gardens.

Ready to design your dream garden? Here are other ideal options to consider for planting alongside Star Jasmine Trachelospermum.

• Sweet Viburnum: A fast-growing evergreen shrub that serves a screening plant, providing a gorgeous contrast with Star Jasmine's climbing growth.
• Cut Leaf Daisy: Bright, native flowers create a stunning contrast to the white blooms of Star Jasmine.
• Philodendron Xanadu: Adding ferns can provide a lush, layered look in shaded areas, making a beautiful backdrop for Star Jasmine.
• Madagascar Jasmine: Add a similar-looking flowering plant (also not a true jasmine) for bushier greenery and white flowers.