Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Summer Sunset'
Asiatic jasmine
- Height × spread
- 4m × 2m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Average winter to - 10C (RHS H4)
- Flowers
- Spring, Summer
Availability
Generally available in Spring & Autumn
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About this plant
This has bold, even erratically variegated foliage that is extremely eye-catching. The somewhat oblong tapering leaves are basically yellow with an irregular rich green edge that may cover a large part of one leaf but be virtually absent on the next. The young growth that develops during the growing season has vivid red and orange tints and contrasts strongly with the older foliage. There are small fragrant pinwheel flowers at the end of May and in early summer. These may not be very noticeable against the foliage. This plant can provide a lot of interest if grown on a wall near a window. If planted by a seating area it might be wise to consider other plants of a quieter nature if you wish to avoid a visual fight. Note: These are plants for warm sheltered positions away from cold winds.
- Flower colour
- White
- Foliage colour
- Green, Yellow
- Spring foliage
- Red-orange
- Variegated
- Yes
- Scent
- Yes, fragrant
- Shape
- Fan
- Height
- 4m
- Spread
- 2m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Flowers in
- Spring, Summer
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Seaside garden, Conservatory
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, tolerates part shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil, Drought resistant
- Hardiness
- Average winter to - 10C (RHS H4)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Wall cover
- Walls
- South, West facing
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Winter
Winter - late · Planting
Prune to maintain the plant
Remove and dead or damaged branches or any growth that looks very untidy. Trim the plant back if necessary to keep it within bounds.
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