Nell. And then, two years into college, I transferred north to Ohio State and had to leave a lot of my pals behind, this one included. I recently planted star jasmine in a large planter that I would like to train up my supporting lattice for a privacy screen. I noticed that some of the stems had been cut at the bottom, so I pruned the, out along with any dead branches, flowers, leaves, about three weeks ago. As a ground cover, it can easily be kept at 2′. Mainly, it’s an easy-care vine that accepts light shade. Nell. It’s a twining vine so you’ll need to train & attach it from the start. In the back corner of my garden sharing Star Jasmine growing tips: Star Jasmine can reach 25-30′ tall. But all of it’s leaves are reddish color now. Just be careful & protect yourself because it could be irritating to you. Confederate Jasmine Vines are ideal for use to climb along the top of fences, on a trellis, on a mailbox, or over an arbor or any other structure that might benefit from or support this magnificent fragrant vine. Hi Keary – It’s hard to tell if the plant is healthy without seeing it. ive just bought oe of these climbers but am a bit unsure how to actually plant it. It’s manageable & takes pruning very well. Hi Isabel – I always lean any vine slightly towards the fence, wall or support it’s going on. I was wondering can I use Star Jasmine flowers for a tea? Star Jasmine is a twining vine, which can grow up to 20′ tall, but it does need training & attaching to get going. We planted a star jasmine last May in a large flower box on our deck with a pergola for support. And, be patient! Tip pruning will help it to fill in. Star Jasmine is a fast growing evergreen vine. This twining, vining plant isn’t true jasmine, like Pink Jasmine, although the flowers would make you think otherwise. The arch faces west (generally) and gets afternoon sun/heat, but we have lots of trees (tall pines and smaller ornamentals) that create quite a bit of moving shade as the sun travels throughout the day. Not all jasmines are fragrant though, and despite its common name the fragrant Confederate or star jasmine is not a true jasmine (Jasminum) at all, but a member of the genus Trachelospermum. Is there a reason my question from 5/5/18 still says “your comment is awaiting moderation?” Is there something I need to do? Nell, They are the same plant Linda – Trachelospermum jasminoides. Thank you! I am planning on planting this lil climber to cover only a certain area. It comes in bush and vine forms and produces delicate, fragrant flowers with glossy green leaves. Flowers in starry clusters against a blue desert sky. We had a record heat wave in late June & this plant, along with many others, got sunburned. The fruit is an undistinguished brown follicle. You can let them do their thing if you’d like because they won’t hurt the plant. If your spring has been cool, the flowering will be delayed. I know of Star Jasmines in the SF Bay Area which have been planted for over 20 years & they’re doing fine. The pot will... Lightweight Trellis Ideas. This is all about how to care for and grow Star Jasmine. The temperatures range in the 60’s and 70′ for the most part. The stems are covered with clusters of white, yellow or rose star-shaped blossoms. Nell. If you have trees in your yard, star jasmine may wind itself around the trunk. Small star-shaped white flowers emerge on branchlets in spring, emitting an intoxicating scent that inspires lingering, particularly when positioned on patios or near walkways. It is very fragrant and is known to attract bees. Nell, We moved from the central coast (cool) of Oregon to the central coast of Calif. in Feb. We brought our potted jasmine with us. I love green. Stay tuned for that. Love your bougainvillea and jasmine videos (and posts). I find this plant to be very manageable & not at all hard to prune. It’s ideal for arbors to create a unique space, and it’s our solution on a trellis or fence to screen a view. A profusion of starry white flowers covers the plant in spring or early summer, depending on your climate zone. I have admired this plant for years, but didn’t have the knowledge to take care of it. It will quickly scramble up a trellis or fence, making it a great choice for a living screen. In frost-free areas, train on posts, walls or trellises, or allow to trail along as a … They do tend to put out yellow leaves in spring (not an abundance) when the new growth starts. Hopefully, with your advice, I’ll be able to take better care of the jasmine vines on my property. The leaves on my Star Jasmine turned brown when damaged by the hot Tucson sun. Lots of new growth already showing. 1 plant will be fine. Here in Tucson, it does best in bright shade or early morning sun. You can find it in garden centers as well as big-box stores. All the best, Nell. Here in the desert, I water my Star Jasmine (which is on drip) twice a week in the hotter months. However, since our first freeze here, I have noticed the leaves turning brown and dying at least half way down each vine and I fear the vines will soon be entirely “dead”. Thank you! Any tips would be appreciated! do you put in water and wait for roots or just put into the soil? thank you, Hi Nell, Italian Jasmine (Jasminum humile) Also known as yellow jasmine, the Italian jasmine is a favorite … The sweetly scented star … And I don’t see any flower budding happening yet. I was wondering if you could help. I sometimes get behind on answering depending on what projects I’m working on. This Gardenerdy article tells you all about its plantation requirements. Should I take off the green bean looking things on my Star Jasime or just let them do their thing? Hi Nell- Here are the most common causes: the soil is too heavy (they like it rich but well drained), too much water, too little water, sun burn, over fertilizing or chlorosis. It can be pruned heavily, like as a border plant, or lightly, like when grown as a tall vine. Star jasmine is usually grown as a vine that can cover a tall wall or trellis quickly once the plant’s root system gets established. After rooted, then you can transplant it into soil. Should I prune the vines? I’m hoping for the Jasmine to eventually grow up onto and cover the fence which is about 12 ft. high. I’ve also seen it growing as a trimmed hedge but this takes regular pruning to keep it the size you want. Mike, Mike – If the stems or branches of a plant are long enough to train, I do it right after planting. I planted them about 3 days ago. Nell. Is this feasible? I have a star jasmine that I planted and trained to grow on my front railing in front of my porch. The plant produces creamy white flowers in late spring. With just 6 materials and 10 steps, you can have one in your garden this summer, too! They’re at the end of their bloom cycle. Its twining stems anchor themselves to structures and move upward quickly. When the glossy light green new foliage is appearing & the plant is covered in blooms, it’s a beautiful sight to see! These are from cuttings taken 2 years ago Thank you The flowers are pinwheel in shape and about 1 inch across. Twining growth attaches to trellises and arbors to form a very nice evergreen screen. It came with the house & I expect it’ll do the same this summer. Id like to re-direct my jasmine from rambling down a 4′ slope to reverse up into a lovely (dead) maple just behind it. This winter we had a few freezes close together and it seems a lot of branches/limbs/vines are dead. Should I remove the wigwam and start training the vines immediately? The smell of the Jasmine is just intoxicating and the plant not only readily grows, but it blooms abundantly. It faces west, against a stucco wall. Star Jasmine is a versatile plant indeed. Hi Jennifer – It only grows about 1′ tall or so. Just let it be for now. The topsoil seems to dry out in the sun-, Question-what can we do to make this plant happy again>, Hi Carolyn – I lived on the coast of CA for many years; Star Jasmine does great in that climate. A light weight trellis, with support posts from 3 to 4 inches in diameter, can easily support... Sturdy Trellises. Plants make me so happy. We live in the Dallas Fort Wort part of Texas. Star Jasmine. Star Jasmine takes full sun on the coast, somewhere like San Diego or San Francisco. I never had jasmine when I lived there. I planted it a couple months ago in a big pot w organic soil and drainage. Star Jasmine blooms heaviest in late spring there so wait until next year. If you’re using a trellis, carefully wind the vines up the trellis to help it climb. This is a very fragrant plant—unbearably fragrant to some people, especially those with allergies or sensitivities to perfumes. Star Jasmine is a versatile plant indeed. 10 Great Jasmine Shrubs and Vines for Your Landscape, 10 Shrubs That Thrive in Warm and Dry Zone 10, 12 Best Perennial Vines to Grow in the Sun, Best Fragrant Flowers to Grow in Your Garden, The 10 Best-Smelling Plants for Your Garden. Although a vine, star jasmine is relatively short in stature, with a mature height of only 3 to 6 feet and a similar spread. You can do it with your pruners, a hedge clipper or even an electric hedge clipper. The jasmine did great over the summer, flowered and even endured the snowy winter that we had. Hi Oscar – You can remove the green twine because the plants need to be released otherwise they will grow too twisted. I have had my Star Jasmine for several years–I have never pruned it just let it grow. Either way, pruning it will cause it to fill in. Star jasmine vine is a very popular flowering plant for planting in bare trellis, garden walls, and fences. After experimenting with geraniums, brought in for overwintering, which thrived and bloomed all winter, I thought why not. We had star (Confederate) jasmine for years in Texas. Any clues as to what I am doing wrong? It is about 8′ tall and 8′ wide and about 2-2.5′ deep. Sku #7005. The 2 pests that I’ve seen infest Star Jasmine is mealy bugs & scale. Thank you for doing this video!Could you please tell us what side of the house yours is growing the desert? It is also commonly used as ground cover or a shrub. Native to Japan & China – Sweetly fragrant white star flowers cover the plant in June and appear sporadically thru summer into fall. Nell, Hi Nell, Thanks, Nell! I just want to cry when I walk past my little patch of garden. well this year the leaves are falling off–scared I`m going to lose it–can you tell me whats wrong with it? Leaves are glossy dark and evergreen and sometimes turn dark red in winter. Immediately it began to gorw, but seems troubled now. Jasmine is a lovely vine to grow in warm and mild climates. Continued Below. Thank you, Hi Sheila – You can plant them anywhere from 2-6′ apart. Considered a night bloomer, the Star Jasmine's blossoms open in the early evening when temperatures cool down. Do you have a favorite? If you can wait for a few years, every 5′ is fine. I can still pull each strand out separately but don’t know what’s to do with it. I am planning on getting a fantail lattice or a rectangular lattice. Hi Julie – It’s hard to pin point that because I don’t know the exposure or how you’ve been watering it. It hit all the points for someone like me. When used as a groundcover, plant them about 5 feet apart. Now I’m thinking that I should return those beautiful pots and get the not so pretty 17 X 15″ pots. We gave it a nice home, compost sandy soil and Miracle Grow in a large hole. This little beauty came from a nursery and cost a mint! We live north of the Seattle area in the islands, zone 7. Nell, Hi Lisa – My Star Jasmine is in a little too much sun here in Tucson & burn quite badly last summer. Artesia – You’re very welcome! Since it looks like it’s dying anyway, I figured I’d risk repotting shock and took it out of its old pot. Nell, Wanda – Depends on the shade. I’m very familiar and fond of star jasmine. By the way, it blooms on new growth so you want to encourage that with pruning right after it blooms. They can be planted at any time of the year. I have the plant indoors, next to a trellis, and utilize a grow light and a florescent light for 10 hours a day combined with fertilizer that I purchased on Amazon after doing a search for "Jasmine Fertilizer" to make sure it was correct. Thank you very much! I have not fertilized it. Star Jasmine, along with others like photinia, nandina, boxwood, are marginal here in the desert with the […], […] your lawn from the sun as well as to shelter your backyard from your neighbors’ view. We purchased two Star Jasmine from a landscape company last summer, They were beautiful. I love plants & also love sharing what I know. The botanic name is Tracelospermum jasminoides and it’s in the same family with a few plants you might be familiar with: oleander, plumeria, adenium, and vinca. In case you don’t have any close, here’s a Star Jasmine you can order online. Regular watering is best. The fragrance is similar to that of Jasmine shrubs, although this is a different group of plants. Sigh…. Choose a well drained spot in the garden that attracts full sun to part shade. • Can be grown on a trellis in large patio pot and protected during sub-freezing weather, either in greenhouse or sunroom. That being said, it is a fast grower. No matter how you grow it, pruning for this twining plant will be in order. Step 1: Picking the Right Plant/ Why We Chose ‘Madison Jasmine’ The key to success for building a trellis is picking the right plant for your desired location. They’ll eventually dry. It seems droopy and some of the leaves are yellow. Just make sure it gets nice, deep waterings to establish. I couldn’t buy 13 huge ones, I wanted to save money and patience would just have to come. It didn’t seem too wet or dry, although the center core of the dirt around the pot was tightly packed and maybe hadn’t been getting enough water. Trachelospermum jasminoides. You can plant in the summer but you’ll have to water more as it’s establishing. Jasmine shoots grow quickly, so you may have to cut back unruly vines more than once a year. Nell. It won’t do well in deep shade. I just pruned my Star Jasmine – post & video on that coming very soon. It requires a support such as a trellis. How to Grow Star Jasmine as a Hedge The planter boxes would have to be placed along the bottom of the fence on the basketball court itself, but I don’t want big, round planter boxes that would stick out too far onto the basketball court….which is why I’m hoping narrow ones would work. Sometimes scale insects will attack, which can be controlled with horticultural oils. • Good in sun or part shade. I have star jasmine in containers on my back porch hoping they will grow along the railing and provide privacy. For a spectacular accent, use Star Jasmine to conceal the upright support posts of your covered patio, or add some depth to a perennial bed by training it to climb a wire trellis. Take a 4-6″ cutting & root it in propagation mix. We are just in early summer here in AUS and my first round of flowers are dying off. Hi Hi McNeill – A few common causes which could cause Star Jasmine leaves to drop: not enough water, too much water, or not enough sunlight. You can give it a nice dose of compost to encourage it along. I get many, many comments each week both here & on Youtube. Hi Divya – Star Jasmine can reach 18′ tall but it can also be used as a ground cover – a versatile plant indeed! I live in San Antonro, Bexar County, Texas. Perfect for growing up a warm wall, or a fence, it’s slow growing enough to be planted in a small garden. It does ooze out a milky sap when cut but it never bothered me. also should i leave the supports in that it came with and leave it to grow a bit more untill established before taking them out or do i take them ot stright away and train it along wire that i have put up? These gorgeous blooms fill the air with a sweet, honey-like aroma. Check out Gardening 101 here. For a spectacular accent, use Star Jasmine to conceal the upright support posts of your covered patio, or add some depth to a perennial bed by training it to climb a wire trellis. and diff to manage in such small space or will it behave if we prune it. Trachelospermum jasminoides, Star Jasmine is a cold hardy, twining vine that is best loved for the strong, sweet fragrance of it's white flowers. Star Jasmine can reach up to 20′ tall so they need room for those roots to grow over time. It can handle most types of soil, and once the roots have spread themselves, star jasmine can tolerate drought. It grows fast! I’ll be pruning my Star Jasmine soon because it has already bloomed. Trim the plant away before it envelopes the trunk of the tree, as it can compromise the tree's health. Introducing "One Thing": A New Video Series, The Spruce Gardening & Plant Care Review Board, The Spruce Renovations and Repair Review Board. Hi Lisa – I just pruned my Star Jasmine & right now it doesn’t look fabulous. Without training, the vine will still thrive, but it may look messy and neglected. Basically, it depends on how fast you want them to fill in & how fast that’ll happen in your climate. If not, wait a little longer until you can. Thank you! The vine grows to 30-feet long and is evergreen. I’m tickled pink to have you here! Propagation. I went to the nursery and bought the smallest gallon of climbing star jasmine I could find. What else would cause this? Just know that as it grows you’ll need to transplant it into a larger pot. And, you’ll need to clean your pruners after pruning because they’ll be covered with dried sticky sap. If the plant has trails long enough to attach to the wire supports, then take the stakes out. It has a few leaves on the top of plant but not many. It’s worth a try! Your cost for the products will be no higher but Joy Us garden receives a small commission. Mine was scrawny when I first moved into this house a couple of years ago, but now it’s loaded with fresh growth & flowers. © 2020 Joy Us Garden | Care, Propagation, and Pruning About | Contact | PRIVACY POLICYDesign By Viva la Violet, Mother Nature Inspired Christmas Ornaments, « Plant Pests: Scale & Thrips and How To Control Them, How to Transplant A Large Ponytail Palm ». It does not grab or wrap. Although a vine, star jasmine is relatively short in stature, with a mature height of only 3 to 6 feet and a similar spread. I’ll be in New Hampshire this August visiting family. and how would you plant the clipping? It’ll probably get a little thin at the ends on the shadier side. Enrich the soil in the plating bed with some compost and Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser before planting. Nell. Or do you recommend I keep them separate? Thanks for your help! will jasmine grow in a pot… or does it have to be planted in the ground, Hi – Yes, Star Jasmine makes a fine container plant. Star jasmine is a fast-growing woody vine when planted in full sun. What’s the best way to train it growing horizontally? You can pinch it back to keep it low. I am wondering if already has grown vines that I need to put on a trellis. See more ideas about Star jasmine trellis, Trellis, Star jasmine. Not sure what to do now. The sweetly scented star-like flowers along with the gorgeous glossy foliage are its big draw. They’ve always been very happy with a good dose of organic compost in late winter or early spring. I’m thinking it’s on its way to plant heaven, but we’ll see what happens. Learn tips for creating your most beautiful (and bountiful) garden ever. Or, you can try pinning it to the ground & have it grow as a ground cover. I put a 4″ layer over the planting surface of mine here in Tucson in late winter which not only nourishes it, but holds in some moisture when those intensely hot summers roll around. They’ve been so helpful to a beginner gardener like my self. I’ve seen it growing as a vine, a low border hedge, a ground cover, against a wall or fence, overt an arch, across an arbor, and spilling out of containers. Install the trellis in an area with full sun to light shade exposure. We had some cold weather 9below freezing) and the plants died back to the ground. The latter isn’t my favorite method but if you have a 35′ border of Star Jasmine, then I guess that’s the time economical way to go. Other common names for this plant include Chinese jasmine, trader's compass, Chinese ivy, and confederate jasmine. It can be trained to grow on a trellis, over an arbor, as an espalier against a wall or fence, as a border plant or hedge, to spill over a wall and it’s also suited to containers. Have a shaded spot. You can read our policies here. Nell, I probably just answered it Mary. Thanks, Hi Deniz – Star Jasmines are sometimes used in bonsai. It’s not a drought-tolerant plant but it’s not water greedy either. Plant near a patio, terrace or entry where the fragrance can be enjoyed. The plants are 5gal in size and currently supported by a bamboo wigwam. I live in the cool foggy part of California near Carmel. Nell, can the star of jasmine be started from a clipping of an existing plant? It is considered to be a member of the Apocynaceae (dogbane) family, which also includes natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa), frangipani (Plumeria spp.) Hello, I also live in Central California and bought a large star jasmine (about five feet tall) that sits in a huge pot and grows on a trellis on my porch. It’s still blooming and smells amazing, but is it healthy? This post may contain affiliate links. My local nursery has some in 7″ pots (and a few bigger pots; didn’t see what size). You said yes to containers, so I’m hoping a hanging basket is okay, too. I understand it’s like this to train it, but when should I remove this green twine? Thank you for helping us spread the word & make the world a more beautiful place! This vine does best with partial shade but will acclimated to a full sun location. Thank you very much. I’m just making maters worse and uglier. Is this just old age and its dying? I love this plant and am so glad that my new home has a well established one. Trellis Ideas for Jasmine Container Trellises. For a pretty privacy screen or vertical element in your garden, train jasmine to climb a fence, trellis, or similar structure. Nell, Good morning, I am emailing from England I wish to espalier star jasmine to cover 18 foot of fencing what distance apart would you suggest I plant them. Nell. The most complete and invaluable information for newbies. Thank you for the article and the related video. This will give a few more inches of room around the edges of the 5 gal. nell, […] A Versatile Plant: How To Care For & Grow Star Jasmine […], […] Star Jasmine, known as Trachelospermum jasminoides and Confederate Jasmine, can be grown in many different forms. If the roots are packed together, gently loosen them up with your fingers. It’s only about a month old, but I don’t think it’s doing well. My question is: I’ve noticed some dead flowers lately, I want to say about 1/3 of the remaining flowers are brown. Our town was in love with this plant. Hi Nell!! White, pinwheel-shaped flowers emerge in spring, along with textured glossy green leaves. Nell. Vanessa Richins Myers is a seasoned horticulturist, garden writer and educator with 10+ years of experience in the horticulture and gardening space. Also I am planning on planting it in peak summers in Australia, hoping it wont be too bad if i water it enough. The best time to prune a Star Jasmine is after it does it’s big flowering in late spring/early summer. They’re cold hardy to around 10F. Here are 2 posts I did on pruning mine: https://www.joyusgarden.com/pruning-a-star-jasmine/ & https://www.joyusgarden.com/shaping-my-star-jasmine-vine/. The reddish-brown leaves are the older ones which fall off to allow the new ones to grow in. Even though they’re generally cold tolerant to 20F, prolonged freezes will damage them. Star jasmine has shiny dark green leaves, lanceolate to oval in shape, that are about 3.5 inches long. Plant it at the base of a pergola or arbor to create a fragrant roof on the structure. Star Jasmine is a versatile plant indeed. Star jasmine is a fairly carefree plant, requiring pruning only to control its growth or if it has become dead, diseased or damaged. Give it a tip pruning now. The more sun it gets, the more water it needs to keep it looking tip-top. To hide an unsightly retaining wall with style and finesse, create a planter bed and allow Star Jasmine to cascade gracefully down the wall. It is a woody evergreen plant that is winter-hardy in USDA hardiness zones 8 to 10. It’s growing against an east facing wall. Thank you! You want to stagger the planting holes & space them about 5′ apart. It needs support to reach that height otherwise it just flops back on itself. Some cultivars are less cold tolerant than others. A trellis placed inside a large planter provides a way to add height to a container. Should I remove the browning flowers to encourage a new bloom? Star Jasmine, which can grow to 20′, is fine being tight in its pot. Nell, Hi Marilyn – Star Jasmine can reach 25′ tall. Mature Star Jasmine specimens will reach 20-30 feet tall when tied to a trellis or other vertical support or 2 feet tall and 10 feet wide if left alone. When plant foliage changes color, it’s due to environmental stress. All jasmine plants produce twining stems, but not all of the varieties are self-supporting. Native to China, Japan, and Southeast Asia, star jasmine is a liana plant—one that strives to climb vertical supports or other plants in order to reach sunlight. Now there are little leaves growing just above ground level, Will the plants come back normally or are they lost? Thank you so, so much for making this video. Some limbs I cut from original plant are dead. IF this is sometimes normal, will they come back in spring, or should I consider not just the leaves but the entire plant dead. Just cut back what was growing in the way. It needs to grow out & fill in, which it will do over time. It gets way more […], […] on record here in the Southwest. We grew our star jasmine, also known as Confederate jasmine, on a white lattice trellis, and our neighbor had hers over her walk. Hello, I am getting ready to prune my Jasmine. Also will that be a lot of pruning or will the plant adapt? Train A Jasmine On A Trellis. Do you think that an extra 2 inches would make all that difference in the long run? i want it to go against a fence i have but am unsure if i can just plant it upright into the ground near the fence and let it grow or if i lean it towards the fence. I think you’re saying the planters are several feet tall & long but only 8-9″ wide (deep)? Hi Cathleen – Thank you. You can propagate star jasmine by taking cuttings from another plant. soil when I repot them. I planted these 2 also. Hi Nell, I bought four jasmine plants a month ago, two of them I’m training on a trellis, the other 2 came already vined up with a bamboo stick and some type of green twine. Mar 2, 2016 - Explore Patrick Nguyen's board "Star Jasmine & Trellis" on Pinterest. It’s pretty forgiving when it comes to pruning. Trachelospermum jasminoides ‘Star jasmine’ Star Jasmine Quite often found in southern California or other warm areas of the United States, this namesake of a true star jasmine is actually a different form of shrubby vine, although it does resemble jasmine in a lot of different ways. This is a twining vine which needs a little attachment & training to whatever you’re growing it on. My question is do I remove this green twine that’s wrapped around the bamboo stick to the Jasmine? I’m standing under a Star Jasmine arch in the kitchen garden at the Westward Look Resort here in Tucson. The plants have an easier time settling in while the days are warm & the evenings are cool. This Star Jasmine climbs to 25′ with the help of wires in a corner of this building. Nell. […], […] How To Care For & Grow Star Jasmine […], […] moved into this house in Tucson 2 years ago. Hi. Nell, Hi Debs – You’re welcome! Mine gets 1 hour of direct sun in the morning & a little bit late in the afternoon but it’s bright all day. Hi Lisa – I’ve only grown Star Jasmine in temperate climates. You want to give it the heaviest pruning after flowering. I have a Star Jasmine planted in the ground on a fence with trellis attached. I’m looking to plant some Star Jasmine in several narrow, rectanglular planters that will be placed along the base of a chain link fence. The trellis goes up in an arch shape and is perfect for a couple of plots of gardening. Nell, Hi Mary – If it hasn’t gotten too leggy, you can prune your Star Jasmine to grow as a low hedge; about 2′ tall. It can be trained to grow on a trellis, over an arbor, as an espalier against a wall or fence, as a border plant or hedge, to spill over a wall and it’s also suited to containers. Star Jasmine will thrive in full sun to part shade, but for maximum flowering potential, choose a spot with full sun. The flowers are sweetly scented (though not as strong as Pink Jasmine) & last for a couple of months. would you email me? Hi – Plants loose leaves for various reasons Nellie. I am so glad that you posted this video. Star jasmine can be allowed to spread over the ground as a ground cover, or trained to grow up fence posts, trellises, and around doorways. Lorencija. Nell, Hi Karen – That’s always a dilemma with plants. How to divide or clone star jasmine wines, I have a big one and I m trying to sow it’s cuttings but no success Star Jasmine needs help growing up a wall or trellis. As I say, it’s definitely worth a try. Star jasmine is a popular flowering vine in California and southern U.S. states, where it is used both on vertical trellis applications as well as a spreading ground cover. It fills your yard with the rich fragrance of its innocent white flowers. Consider planting climbing jasmine to create a natural screen with vines, or hang curtains to create a DIY backyard canopy. Scales drop honeydew on the vines, which sometimes leads to the development of sooty mold. The plant may rebloom sporadically in summer. All of this and is refuses to bloom (except a few flowers) and a lot of it’s leaves are turning red, some brown and falling off. -Molly, Hi Molly – It depends on the size you buy & how fast you want them to cover the arch. Pruning A Star Jasmine Vine: When & How To Do It, Pruning & Shaping My Star Jasmine Vine In Fall, How & When To Prune A Sun-Burned & Heat Stressed Star Jasmine. Especially vines because they tend to grow fast & are attached to a fence, trellis, wall, etc making them difficult to transplant. The products I use - https://kit.com/HortTube This video is a detailed description of Star Jasmine. The best time to prune is after flowering. Plant the star jasmine in its new container, filling in the empty spaces with fresh soil. And of course, the sweetly scented flowers. I bought 15″ wide by 13″ deep roundish pots that fit the scale of my small patio perfectly, and seem to fit the scale of the plant size well. If planting Star Jasmine in a container, use a good quality organic potting soil. Hi Nell, Trachelospermum jasminoides: Star Jasmine. Nell, Hi Nell! I always amended the soil when planting with a proportionate amount of local compost. Nell. Samia, Hi Karen – Those are the seed pods which don’t commonly occur. What could be the cause of that. Thanks! The foliage is a beautiful dark glossy green with the contrast of lighter green new foliage. Star jasmine (Trachelosperumn jasminoides) takes well to pruning, which can be done if necessary to previously neglected plants in early fall or early spring. My question is will this plant get out of control? Star Jasmine Or Pink Jasmine? So yes, you can keep it at 6′ x 2′ but it’ll take some pruning on your part; maybe 2 or 3 times a year. ((New Hampshire). I’d like to construct a long garden tunnel archway (around 7′ tall and 15-16′ long) and use Star Jasmine to climb up and over it. This is not a true jasmine but is a valuable evergreen plant with intensely fragrant flowers beginning in spring and continuing into early summer. It’s easy to afford, even easier to assemble with wires and wire hogs, and definitely gives off the appearance that you’re a master as gardening. How to grow star jasmine in a garden. I do know that the leaves turn brown & start dying in response to winter cold damage. Nell, Hi Samia – I’ve divided them (with a clean sharp tool) but I know tip cuttings (4-6″ long) in mix can be successful. It’s important that you first consider the climate and light conditions before making your purchase; you’ll want something that will survive the winter but also endure the summer. I’ve maintained & planted many Star Jasmines & have never fertilized any of them. The vines are growing and twining like crazy but don’t have many leaves on them-almost none. We took the railing out 2 years ago so the plant has just been sitting on the ground not doing much but not dying. Your email address will not be published. Great video! Thanks for any feedback! It’s a vigorous grower so if you’re seeing signs of new growth, they should recover fine. Also, I’m curious about spacing the plants. By the way, Confederate Jasmine is another common name for Star Jasmine. I don’think I have overwatered it. They have grown and flowered beautifully for us and are now quite large. My worry is that they will one day need repotting and will be attached to the fence which would make it quite difficult! Star jasmine, Trachelospermum jasminoides, is a beautifully scented, evergreen climber. To hide an unsightly retaining wall with style and finesse, create a planter bed and allow Star Jasmine to cascade gracefully down the wall. My husband made an awesome trellis for itand I have “tied” it up to try and train it. Nell, Hi Barbara – This vine usually does not attract many pests or diseases. Nell, Hi Nell! It’s best to treat any pests from the get go so they don’t spread. Dig the planting hole twice as wide and to the same depth as the root-ball. Star jasmine can be allowed to spread over the ground as a ground cover, or trained to grow up fence posts, … The sweetly scented star-like flowers along with the gorgeous glossy foliage are its big draw. I’m doing a post & video soon on the fall pruning (it’ll be a light one) because it needs a bit of shaping after it’s big pruning late this spring. It makes a good potted plant for patios and decks, but be aware that bees will be drawn to its fragrant flowers. Planter boxes are usually measured this way: H x W x D. If they’re several feet long & tall, a narrow width will be fine. Also called Confederate jasmine, this glossy evergreen vine can be used as a groundcover, too. Yes Jeff they can. • Slightly larger leaves than Asian jasmine and more open growth habit. Cut long strips of … 04/23/2017. We now live in the southwestern portion of Arkansas and I planted six vines in spring. I love star jasmine and am planting it on a front yard slope this weekend. I bought a few 5 gal white star jasmine plants to train along a fence. I have one purchased for a 3 season sun room in NewEngland. For you, depending on your temperatures & rainfall amounts, regular watering might mean every 10-21 days. And yes, I do remember those cold, dark New England winters & that’s when houseplants really add cheer. This plant is fairly versatile when it comes to the soil but prefers it on the loamy side with good drainage. Hi Cynthia – You’re welcome! I think you are a great teacher thank you. Please advise. Unless I can see it &/or know what conditions it’s growing under, I can’t. Nell. Because you’re planting from cuttings (depending on their size), I’d go no further than 2-3′ apart. Oh, I love to create so you’ll find a bit of that in the mix along with lots of videos too. I can tell you that my Star Jasmine started blooming a few weeks ago & now about half of the flowers are brown. I lived in Ireland for 2 years and these sun rooms had loads of vines etc. Oh, Star Jasmine; when you’re in full bloom you’re ever so sweet. I have never trimmed it. I’ve grown jasmines before without any problems. Thanks!! It’ll do its thing after that & needs just a little guidance as it grows. I’ll prune mine when it’s through flowering & then do a light pruning in November if needed. Do you think planter boxes that are several feet wide and several feet tall, yet only about 8 or 9 inches in depth would allow star Jasmine to grow up the fence that high? Nell. Comment document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a28a5080432f870f87e52afef78468c6" );document.getElementById("af7b7b7294").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Hi, I’m Nell, and this is where I celebrate all things garden and share my passion for plants, flowers and the great outdoors. Star Jasmine is best planted in spring or fall (with enough time to settle in before the below-freezing temps hit). Hi Flynn – I’m about to give my Star Jasmine a light fall pruning too. Varieties of jasmine are variously known as Confederate Jasmine, Star Jasmine, Winter Jasmine or Asiatic Jasmine. Star Jasmine is Trachelospermum jasminoides. Hi – They do fine in containers. This is a very versatile plant which you can grow as a vine, shrub, border edging, ground cover as well as trained over an arch, up an obelisk rose pillar or against a trellis. Is there a way to kind of stack it into a hedge or get it grow as ground cover? It gets plenty of sunshine and I had been watering it every day. I am interested in seeing your pruning video if you decide to post one. It devoured a privacy fence in my backyard. this is the first pruning I have done. It’s still pretty but not green like when I bought it. Required fields are marked *. Hi Matt – I’m not quite sure what you mean. Looking for more gardening tips? It goes by this name in the western US where I live & I believe it’s more commonly called Confederate Jasmine in the southern US. Thanks! It does require regular water but does not like to be over watered. It blooms every mid April to mid May. Not hard at all to do. Oh yes, it does! Will a star jasmine plant run up one side, across and down the other side, or would it be better to place a plant on both sides of the arch to get better coverage? What is the difference in star jasmine and confederate jasmine please? Yes Anthony. I always wanted a green space indoor as it is cold and dark in New England winters. Here in Tucson, or other places with hot summers, it needs to be protected from full sun. The vine thrives in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 10. If you prefer, this all-purpose balanced fertilizer would be just fine to apply to the soil after the plant is done flowering. Nell. Jasmine Plant IndoorIndoor PlantsStar Jasmine VineJasmine JasmineVine TrellisPlant CareGarden PotsPotted GardenGardens I have had it there for over 18 years. It has been unusually cold this past month, although the plant seems well-protected on the porch and I think it’s getting enough light. This plant grows densely so be sure to check the inner foliage & stems every now & then. Star Jasmine is best pruned right after flowering. The room stays at zone 7 or 8 so even if I am away dormancy is no problem nor need to water. If your spot is shaded, planting it in summer should be fine. It can be trained to grow on a trellis, over an arbor, as an espalier against a wall or fence, as a border plant or hedge, to spill over a wall and it’s also suited to containers. I gave mine anothr pruning in early fall; a much lighter one. It’s a gap in between two Yuccas..the gap is say about 6 ft in height and 2 feet in width. Based on it’s growing habits, how many should I purchase and how far apart should I plant them in the ground? A beautiful vine prized for its very fragrant, star-shaped, white flowers, and blanket of thick, dark green foliage. Nell. They can also be useful as a ground cover for slopes or embankments where the plants will will sprawl and naturalize. The result is that the right side of the arch gets significantly more sun than the left. Nell. Hi Nell ~ I’m a jasmine and planting newbie, and really got a lot from your video. I find them easy to train. Nell, Hi Lorencija – I’ve never heard of anyone doing that so sorry, I can’t give you an answer as to yes or no. Japanese beetles may also be a problem.​. We added drip irrigation. Further north, it is sometimes grown in pots and brought indoors for the winter, or grown as an annual, planted afresh each spring. Hi Dave – Star Jasmine is hardy to 15 to 20 degrees. The Star Jasmine is great for any garden or landscape. I know it might be hard to imagine, but the fence is a barrier fence for our backyard basketball court. I could also show you in pictures if it would help. The star jasmine vine gets morning sun which is best for it or else it will scorch. Its blooming now and I’ve tried to detangle the base branches and prune underneath a bit but, honestly, I’ve no idea what I’m doing. Or, it could be environmental stress, ie: cold, too much water, etc. I’ll definitely post the video. Lucky for me I as gone but many plants got a bad case of sunburn. Inquiring horticultural minds want to know! If you live in an area where frost is a yearly occurrence wait until spring. You can create a hedge of star jasmine vine by regular and strategic pruning. I’ve never grown 1 in a hanging basket but I have seen a few growing that way. Someplace like the CA coast, it needs sun. Temps are back to normal (around 99 – 102) & it’s recovering now. My question for you is whether I can pot two small jasmine plants in the same planter? Further north, it is sometimes grown in pots and brought indoors for the winter, or grown as an annual, planted afresh each spring. Easy to maintain. Jasmine is a woody vine with fragrant blossoms that may be used as a climbing plant or a ground cover. Please comment I planted it for it’s evergreen quality and as a fence cover. If you train it right from the get go, it won’t be bad to keep under control at all. and oleander (Nerium oleander). We are in the Sierra foothills in Zone 8, I believe, and I already have a large planter box of star jasmine that has done well so I would like to consider using it for the arch. Any suggestions? Star jasmine is best propagated by stem cuttings in the summer. Plant star jasmine near a seating area where you can enjoy the heady scent of its small, white starry flowers on a warm summer’s evening. • Blooms heavily in late March in South Texas and through mid- … Nell. The vines are sparcely covered with leaves. Nell, Hi. A single jasmine vine can perfume an entire room or garden. Thanks for reading my questions. https://www.joyusgarden.com/pruning-a-star-jasmine/, https://www.joyusgarden.com/shaping-my-star-jasmine-vine/, SG585: The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder with Marta McDowell - 6ftmama, Pruning A Star Jasmine Vine: When and How To Do It, Bougainvillea Care: Growing Tips for this Flowering Machine, Pruning and Shaping the Star Jasmine Vine for Fall | Joy Us Garden, 8 Landscaping Tips for Privacy in Arizona. Plant the jasmine bush a few inches away from the bottom of the trellis. Thank you. Happy gardening & thanks for stopping by, A Plant With Major Attitude: Cup Of Gold Vine. I am in NC and will be using the ‘Madison’ variety of Confederate Jasmine which is just a bit more cold hardy and compact. Depending on the size of the pot & the plants, they should be fine for the time being. Nell, I wanted to ask about growing as a groundcover. Nell, Hi Lorencija – I know that Star Jasmine flowers are used for perfume but I’ve never heard of them being used for tea. The funny thing is that the cheap jasmines I’ve gotten over the years at Home Depot have always done well. Lorencija, I was wondering can I make a tea from Star Jasmine? It’s hardy to zone 8 & can take temperatures down to 10-15 degrees F. This plant adapts well to both heat & cold. This Star Jasmine was already very well established and growing over the roof line of the back wall. If a plant is bonsaied, then it can do well in a smaller pot with proper care. Jasmine is one of the first plants that comes to mind when one thinks of sweet fragrance. I have a large arch around our bedroom window. Living in South Florida and thinking to have the star jasmine… indoors…and in a hanging basket. It is best used in tropical or transition areas. Star Jasmine will twine itself up a trellis or fence, quickly covering a wall with thick dark green leaves. The canopy […], Your email address will not be published. It is a woody evergreen plant that is winter-hardy in USDA hardiness zones 8 to 10. And by the way……we moved here from Tucson. More sun, more heat = more water. I try to explain things as clearly & simply as possible so I’m glad you found it useful. Product Description. It would ultimately be happier in the larger pot, but for at least 5 years or so, it’ll be fine in the smaller pots. This plant also comes in a variegated form if that’s your thing. My Jasmine plant has been flowering for close to a month. Keep pinching back longer shoots? Getting different information from nursery staff about pot size has left me confused. Advertisement. Nell.