A taller hedge can be developed by growing onto a trellis. Regularly pruning in this way will eventually produce a free-standing hedge around 2 ft in height. By continuing to pinch out any new upward growing tips, it encourages lateral stems and growth to develop, so encouraging the plant to spread rather than climb. To grow Star Jasmine as a hedge rather than as a climber, it is important to regularly pinch out tips on the new upward growth from the time of planting so that it doesn't grow into the usual climbing vine. Planting density/distance is as shown but you can vary this depending on your budget and level of patience. Renovation of old or overgrown plants however, is best done in early spring before growing commences. Pruning for a climbing plant, if necessary, should be carried out after flowering to keep growth contained to the required height and shape. Jasmine Star (Trachelospermum Jasminoides) equires only minimal initial training as a climber, after which it grows happily over framework without much intervention lateral growth can be encouraged by pinching out the tips of the plant. Star Jasmine is available all year round. We have a range of Instant Hedging Screens available to bring immediate impact to your garden. These hedging screens are trough-grown with several plants growing over a sturdy steel frame, which are a cost-effective and space-saving way to bring the striking style of a Star Jasmine hedge complete with the security and privacy of a fence to your garden. Young or newly established plants in particular will need over-winter care, but should bounce back with vigor once the weather warms and with a regular feeding regime.įor a more established hedge or garden screening, Star Jasmine is also available all year round as an instant screening hedge. We'd also recommend protecting your plants over the winter, particularly in colder areas of the UK, as Star Jasmine can be damaged by cold, frosty and icy conditions, being only semi-hardy to frost. Star Jasmine can experience root rot if the roots become waterlogged, therefore a free draining soil is essential. It prefers moist but well-drained soils, and will thrive in most types of soil except clay which is too wet. Happiest in warm, sunny and sheltered conditions, ideally in a south facing position, Star Jasmine can also grow and flower well in partial shade. For more information see the pruning advice tab. To form a hedge it is necessary to train the plant to produce lateral growth, which can be achieved by regularly pinching out the upward growing tips to force growth to the sides. Trachelospermum jasminoides can in the right conditions, reach up to 8m in height when trained as a climbing plant, with an average spread of around 1.5m, so a planting distance of between 1 - 1.5m is recommended to give it enough space to thrive.Īside from being a superb climbing plant, Star Jasmine can also be trained successfully to form a very attractive low-level hedge to around 2ft tall, spreading up to 4m or more. During the colder months, the leaves can turn striking shades of bronze and red, adding winter colour to the garden.Ī relatively fast-growing plant dependent upon local climate, (it will grow slower in cooler parts of the UK) Star Jasmine can climb up a trellis or a wall with ease, forming an eye-catching 'living screen' effect, or make an attractive frame when grown over pergolas and doorways. It has glossy green leaves, offset in summer by its delicate, white starry flowers that carry a divine fragrance. Star Jasmine Hedge Plant DescriptionThe evergreen Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) is a beautiful shrub that is sure to look stunning in any garden.
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