Trachelospermum jas. 'Pink Showers' - P9

Description
The Star jasmine 'Pink Showers' (Trachelospermum jasminoides) is a very popular evergreen container plant. Its light pink-coloured flowers appear from May to June. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The dark green leaves are lanceolate. The location should be as sunny to semi-shady and sheltered as possible. Well-drained soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Star jasmine 'Pink Showers' reaches a height of approx. 4 m.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rhyncospermum jasminoides.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Star jasmine 'Pink Showers's are dark green, lanceolate.

Spread
Asia.

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is advisable in unprotected areas of the garden.

Growth
Climbing.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Care
- Over time, the soil loses some important properties. Plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring. - Nets, rods or trellises - many materials are suitable as climbing aids for delicate climbing plants. However, it is important that the main shoots of the plants are securely attached.

Flower
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Pink Showers' forms light pink-coloured flowers from May. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tub, facade