Star Jasmine
Trachelospermum jasminoides
Star jasmine is an evergreen climber with glossy leaves and masses of white, star-shaped, intensely fragrant flowers in summer. It is not a true jasmine but is hugely popular for fences and walls in the UK and southern US.
Photo: Scott Zona from USA · CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Essential Care Requirements
Light
Full sun, Partial sun
Watering
Moderate
Water regularly until established; then in dry spells.
Soil
Well-drained soil; pH 5.5–7.5.
Temperature and humidity
-10–38 °C · Moderate humidity
Feeding
Feed in spring.
Pruning and propagation
Propagate by stem cuttings, layering
Trim after flowering to keep it tidy.
Star jasmine is not considered toxic; the milky sap can irritate sensitive skin.
Top Cultivation Tips
Tie in young stems to wires.
Leaves turn red in cold winters.
Shelter in cold areas.
Hardy in USDA zones 8–10.
Common problems
Aphids
Small, soft-bodied insects that cluster on new shoots and buds, sucking sap and leaving sticky honeydew behind.
How to treat it →PestScale insects
Immobile, shell-covered insects that cling to stems and leaves, draining sap and weakening trees and houseplants.
How to treat it →DiseaseSooty mould
A black, powdery fungal coating that grows on the sticky honeydew left by sap-sucking insects, blocking light from leaves.
How to treat it →
