A fragrant summer peak
Numerous white flowers open across the dark foliage and release an especially rich scent during warm weather.
Rhynchospermum jasminoides 19cm
Normal price
€15,00
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Trachelospermum jasminoides
- Powerful sweet fragrance
- White contorted flowers
- Glossy evergreen foliage
- Twining woody shoots
Trachelospermum jasminoides combines the presence of an established climber with the refined appearance that makes the species so valued. Longer woody shoots carry dense glossy leaves and immediately create a clean vertical axis. During summer, fragrant white flowers illuminate the entire surface. Even in winter, possible bronze tints add depth without sacrificing the evergreen structure.
Its more established starting point suits a pergola, entrance or broad trellis where visible height is wanted sooner. Distributing shoots sideways remains more important than sending every stem straight upwards.
What makes it special
Foliage, fragrance and a form that improves with thoughtful training define its particular value.
An evergreen background
Leathery leaves remain on the woody framework and may develop bronze or red tones after winter cold.
Coverage with a framework
Fresh tips twine while older stems become woody, creating a lasting structure across the support.
Why you will love it: It brings mature vertical presence from the outset and develops into a rich evergreen screen with powerful summer fragrance.
In the garden & on the balconyPlacement & plant combinationsIndependent support, protection from freezing wind and room to distribute the main shoots correctly.
Ideal position
Use it on a stable trellis or wires near a pergola or entrance, with enough width for the longer shoots to spread sideways.
Compatible combinations
Combine silver, blue and white in separate pots so roots do not compete and the fragrant backdrop remains visually clear.
- Agapanthus ‘Black Pantha’ — deep blue flower heads form a strong contrast in front of the mature white display in a bright, freely drained composition
- Westringia fruticosa — fine grey-green foliage forms a calm evergreen base and suits the same sunny protected microclimate
- Tulbaghia violacea — narrow leaves and lilac flower heads repeat the vertical rhythm without hiding the woody framework
Care at a glance
Light
Sun or bright partial shade, sheltered from the fiercest late-afternoon exposure.
Watering
Water deeply when the upper layer dries, allowing every surplus drop to escape.
Climate & hardiness
Container roots need protection from severe frost and freezing wind.
Safety
Not edible; white milky sap may irritate skin and eyes.
Detailed careComplete care guideLight, water, growing mix, feeding, training, pruning and protection in one practical guide.
Light acclimatisation
Increase direct sun gradually, particularly after protected cultivation.
Water by touch
Check the mix rather than a calendar and soak the whole rootball after the upper layer dries.
A permanent support
Install a trellis or wires before shoots spread, leaving an air gap from the wall.
Shoot distribution
Open main shoots like a fan and attach them loosely at different points.
Feeding
Apply a balanced fertiliser during active growth at the label rate and only to moist mix.
Prune after flowering
Shorten long laterals after the main flower flush without dismantling the woody framework.
Winter balance
Reduce water as temperatures fall, but do not leave the mix completely dry for long.
Development over timeFrom first leaders to a fragrant evergreen screenTwining fresh tips, woody leaders and lateral repetition of the flowering display.
Early distribution
Two or three main shoots are opened in different directions and fixed with loose ties.
A woody framework
Leaders thicken, stabilise and produce lateral branches that close the gaps.
A mature fragrant screen
The permanent woody framework carries fresh spring growth followed by the summer white flower flush.
Mature form & size
On support in open groundHeight 8–12mSpread 4–8mWoody twining
Botanical dimensions show the species potential on suitable support. Root space, training and pruning keep container-grown plants much smaller.
Form through time
Controlled cultivationSummer floweringWinter bronze colour
Active seasonFresh lateral growth fills the support with green foliage and white fragrant flowers.
Quieter seasonal formFlowering pauses, the woody framework remains and foliage may redden in cold weather.
Seasonal change affects flowering and colour rather than removing the basic evergreen framework.
What to expect after establishment: Fresh tips and healthy glossy foliage show successful establishment. Dense coverage develops gradually after the leaders are distributed correctly.
History & originSpecies history & originFrom its first publication as Rhynchospermum to its accepted place in Trachelospermum.
In 1846 John Lindley published the species as Rhynchospermum jasminoides. The name quickly entered horticultural use and became so familiar that it still survives in commercial titles.
Five years later, in 1851, Charles Lemaire transferred the species to Trachelospermum, creating the accepted name Trachelospermum jasminoides. Its native range extends from central and southern Japan to Vietnam.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScience nobody asked forBotanical mechanisms behind form, attachment and flowering
Corolla contortion
All five corolla lobes unfold with the same rotational direction. Their one-sided overlap creates the characteristic twisted outline without any separate climbing structure being involved. Botanically, this pattern is termed contorted corolla aestivation and is a morphological trait of Apocynaceae.
Circular movement at the shoot tip
Twining uses neither tendrils nor adhesive rootlets. The growing tip continuously sweeps in a circle, encounters a support and then continues the same movement around it. It therefore needs a slim structure the stem can encircle, rather than a flat surface without wires.
Frequently asked questions
Six answers on support, flowering, watering, pruning, winter and milky sap.
01Does it climb by itself?
Not on a flat wall. Fresh tips twine around trelliswork or wires and need loose ties at the beginning.
02Why is it not flowering?
Common causes are insufficient light, hard pruning at the wrong time or excessive nitrogen that promotes foliage.
03When should it be watered?
Water after the upper layer dries, continue until water exits the holes and never leave the roots permanently wet.
04When should it be pruned?
Prune after the main summer flower flush. Wear gloves, keep the main woody framework and first remove weak or tangled shoots.
05What needs attention in winter?
Protect the pot from freezing wind and severe frost, and reduce watering without leaving the rootball completely dry.
06Is the milky sap a concern?
It may irritate skin and eyes. Wear gloves, avoid touching your face and wash tools and hands after pruning.
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