Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star Jasmine)

Star Jasmine attracts a variety of wildlife, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, thanks to its fragrant flowers and dense foliage that provide shelter.

Star Jasmine thrives year-round in suitable climates, maintaining its vibrant green leaves and producing blooms primarily in spring and early summer. In warmer regions, it may continue to flower sporadically into the fall.

The main flowering period occurs from late spring to early summer, with the potential for occasional blooms throughout the warmer months.

Trellises, fences, arbors, and ground cover. Enhance your garden with the enchanting beauty and fragrance of Star Jasmine!

The leaves are dark green, glossy, and oval-shaped, providing a lush backdrop for the striking flowers. In cooler climates, the foliage may take on a purplish hue in the fall.

The flowers are small, star-shaped, and white to creamy yellow in color, exuding a sweet, intoxicating fragrance that attracts pollinators and enhances any garden setting.

• Best Time to Plant: Spring or early fall.
• Planting Method: Select a sunny or partially shaded location, dig a hole twice the width of the root ball, and plant the vine at the same depth as it was in the pot. Water thoroughly after planting.

Prune in late winter or early spring to control size, promote bushiness, and remove any dead or damaged growth. Regular pruning encourages healthier growth and more abundant flowering.

• Frequency: Water regularly during the first year to establish roots, then water weekly during dry spells.
• Amount: Keep the soil consistently moist but well-drained to prevent root rot.

Star Jasmine prefers full sun to partial shade, thriving best in at least 6 hours of sunlight per day for optimal growth and flowering.

Not applicable, as this plant is primarily ornamental and not harvested for any products.

Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to encourage vigorous growth and abundant blooms throughout the season.

• Pests: Generally resistant to pests, though it may occasionally attract aphids or spider mites.
• Diseases: Monitor for root rot in overly wet conditions; ensure good drainage.

Star Jasmine is self-pollinating, but it benefits from the presence of bees and other pollinators to enhance fruit set.

Choose companions that complement Star Jasmine’s glossy green leaves, white fragrant flowers, and climbing or trailing habit.

🌿 Foliage & Structure Companions

• Buxus (Boxwood): Adds structure and contrast to the loose, vining form of Jasmine
  
• Loropetalum chinense (Chinese Fringe Flower): Offers burgundy foliage and spring flowers for contrast
  
• Podocarpus macrophyllus (Japanese Yew): Tall evergreen backdrop for climbers
  
• Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf Hydrangea): Adds texture and seasonal color beneath vines
  

🌸 Flowering Companions

• Rosa ‘Iceberg’ (Climbing or Shrub Rose): Pairs well on trellises or fences with complementary white blooms
  
• Gardenia jasminoides: Similar cultural needs and intoxicating fragrance; great in partial shade
  
• Lavandula (Lavender): For sunny borders—offers a contrasting texture and fragrance
  
• Clematis spp.: Combine with jasmine for a dynamic floral display on vertical supports
  

🌾 Groundcover & Border Companions

• Liriope muscari (Lilyturf): Neat clumps with purple flowers beneath Star Jasmine in groundcover form
  
• Heuchera (Coral Bells): Colorful leaves at the base of jasmine-covered trellises
  
• Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’: Grassy contrast to jasmine's rich foliage