PRACTICAL GARDENING RESEARCH What to grow. What to buy. How to choose.
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White five-lobed pinwheel flowers and unopened buds of star jasmine against blurred green foliage.
Star jasmineTrachelospermum jasminoides
LightSun to partial shade; NC State favors a sunny, sheltered position for flowering. NC State Extension: Star jasmine
WaterAttend to moisture during establishment and dry periods; pots need separate checks. RHS: Growing star jasmine
Soil & growing mixFertile, well-drained soil or an appropriate container growing medium. NC State Extension: Star jasmine
Mature sizeA supported vine can reach about 20 feet; do not use nursery stake height as its adult size. NC State Extension: Star jasmine
Growing seasonFragrant creamy-white flowers mainly in late spring, with some later bloom depending on conditions. NC State Extension: Star jasmine
Winter & climateNC State lists USDA zones 8–10 for the species. Container roots and exposed sites need separate assessment. NC State Extension: Star jasmine
Container fitContainer choice matters. Check mature size and root-space guidance in the reference.
Place & varietyRHS guidance is written for UK conditions and emphasizes warm, sheltered sites, with protection or an indoor growing position in cold locations. Its descriptions should not be converted into a guaranteed U.S. freeze threshold. RHS: Growing star jasmine
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