Trachelospermum

Clusters of jasmine-scented, creamy-white, tubular flowers in mid- and late-summer and lustrous, dark green leaves. This versatile, evergreen climber is perfect for covering a sheltered, sunny house wall or training through a robust tree. In areas where winter temperatures fall below -10 degrees centigrade it's best grown under glass in a large, cool greenhouse or conservatory.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil (or loam-based potting compost such as John Innes no. 3 for container-grown specimens)Rate of growth: initially slow-growing Flowering period: July and August Flower colour: creamy-white aging to yellowHardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection)Garden care: In February or March trim to keep within bounds
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