Further Information

You'll see our recommended planting densities for each size and root type listed in the product grid. We suggest that you use these as a guide, taking into consideration how long you're willing to wait to see your finished hedge.

Star Jasmine has the potential to spread up to 4m or more if grown as a hedge, but the rate of growth is dependent upon the local climate. If it's warmer, it will grow significantly faster than in cooler parts of the UK. Although it is relatively fast growing, if you wish to achieve a hedge in a shorter period of time, or if you live in a cooler area of the UK, you may want to consider increasing the number of plants per metre.

For more information on planting distances please see our planting density advice section.

Pruning Advice

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.

Pruning for a climbing plant, if necessary, should be carried out after flowering to keep growth contained to the required height and shape. Renovation of old or overgrown plants however, is best done in early spring before growing commences. Planting density/distance is as shown but you can vary this depending on your budget and level of patience.

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. 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.

Regularly pruning in this way will eventually produce a free-standing hedge around 2 ft in height. A taller hedge can be developed by growing onto a trellis.

Once grown to the desired height and shape, maintenance trimming is best left until flowering has finished in summmer after which a light trim to tidy can be carried out.

For more extensive trimming however, for overgrown or congested plants, this should be done in late winter or early spring before growth begins again for the season.

After any pruning, we recommend mulching and feeding to ensure the plant recovers well. Feed Star Jasmine weekly in its growing and flowering phase to encourage good foliage and flower production. A feed for flowering and fruiting crops is beneficial.

Delivery & Returns

Everything you need to know about your delivery: Free delivery - this is available on most orders when you reach a minimum order value for your packaging type which is based on the size and quantity of plants that you order. Details are in the delivery information table below.

Packaging Type	Standard Delivery Charge	Minimum Order Values for FREE Delivery
Boxes (Bare roots and pots up to and inc 7.5L)	£7.99 delivery charge (orders up to £60)	Orders of £60 and over - FREE
Pallets (Root balls, large pots 10L+, trees etc)	£60 delivery charge (orders up to £350)	Orders of £350 and over - FREE
Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery)	£450 delivery charge (orders up to £1500)	Orders of £1500 and over - FREE

Nominated Day Delivery – Choose a day that suits you for your delivery. If nominated delivery is available on the products you’ve chosen, you’ll be able to select this option at checkout. Fees for this will depend on the product selected and your delivery address.

For full delivery information, including geographical exceptions, see our delivery page

Star Jasmine Trachelospermum jasminoides

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Also known as Trachelospermum jasminoides or Confederate Jasmine, Star Jasmine is bursting with clusters of white, fragrant flowers in summer. It is perfect for growing up a wall or trellis, but can also be trained into a stunning, low-level ground cover hedge.

EVERGREEN
FAST GROWING
HAS FLOWERS (White)
FRAGRANCED

Planting conditions: Suitable for well drained loam, chalk or sandy soil types. Sheltered, sunny location is best, ideally south facing.
Growth Rate: Faster growing in warmer climate areas, slower in cooler.
Height and spread: Up to 4-8m over 5-10 years. Can be grown and maintained as a low hedge around 2ft.
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Star Jasmine Hedge Plant Description

The evergreen Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) is a beautiful shrub that is sure to look stunning in any garden. It has glossy green leaves, offset in summer by its delicate, white starry flowers that carry a divine fragrance. During the colder months, the leaves can turn striking shades of bronze and red, adding winter colour to the garden.

A 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. 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.

Aside 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. 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. For more information see the pruning advice tab.

Happiest in warm, sunny and sheltered conditions, ideally in a south facing position, Star Jasmine can also grow and flower well in partial shade. It prefers moist but well-drained soils, and will thrive in most types of soil except clay which is too wet. Star Jasmine can experience root rot if the roots become waterlogged, therefore a free draining soil is essential.

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. 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.

For a more established hedge or garden screening, Star Jasmine is also available all year round as an instant screening hedge. 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. We have a range of Instant Hedging Screens available to bring immediate impact to your garden.

Star Jasmine is available all year round.

What are root types?

Root types explained.

Bare root
Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.
Pot grown
Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.
Root ball
Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.
Instant
Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hedging troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.