Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Chilli & Vanilla' is an unusual variety of star jasmine that offers highly fragrant starry flowers, evergreen foliage and attractive seed pods. Small, dark, glossy green foliage creates a dense covering that can be trained onto any vertical surface, forming a backdrop to starry, creamy-yellow flowers with artfully twirling petals. Blooming throughout summer, the flowers have an intensely sweet perfume, their fragrance wafting through open windows into the house. The flowers are followed by long seed pods that turn red as they mature, resembling chilli peppers! This versatile climbing shrub not only makes a superb choice for covering walls, fences and arbours, but can even be grown as groundcover or low hedging. Height and spread: 3m (9ft).
Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.
Growing Information
Grow star jasmine plants in frost-free conditions until large enough to plant outdoors. When they are well grown, plant Trachelospermum jasminoides in fertile, well drained soil in sun or semi-shade. Choose a sheltered position that is protected from cold winter winds. In particularly cold areas, Trachelospermum jasminoides is best grown in patio containers of loam based compost, such as John Innes No.2, that can be moved to a protected position over winter. Provide the twining stems with an appropriate support such as trellis, wires or a free standing climbing frame.
