Asian Jasmine Summer Sunset

Asian Jasmine Summer Sunset Care

Trachelospermum Asiaticum 'summer Sunset'

Other names: Asiatic Jasmine, Summer Sunset Asiatic Jasmine

What is the plant

Trachelospermum asiaticum, the Asiatic jasmine, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae, native to Asia. Its flowers resemble stars, so it is also referred to as star jasmine. This is a fast growing evergreen vine, often used to cover fences, walls, and similar surfaces. It is heat- and cold- tolerant, and grows even in shady areas.

Invasive outside Asia.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

max 6

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Asian Jasmine prefers a consistently moist soil when young however are exceptionally drought tolerant when established. As with so many other plants, they do not like constantly soggy or wet soil, which can lead to root rot and other plant diseases. So be careful not to overwater plants!
Pruning
Asian Jasmine plants that are root bound in their nursery pots, or that have very long vines, can be clipped back by up to 50 percent of their length to promote denser plants that will more quickly fill a bare space. Asian Jasmine can be pruned any time of year. That said, cease pruning two months prior to the average first-frost date in your area. After plants have gone dormant for winter you can resume pruning.
Fertilizer
Asian Jasmine will benefit from a feeding in early spring and again in late summer with a slow-release shrub & tree fertilizer or an organic plant food. Cease fertilization 2 months prior to the typical first-frost date in your area. Iron and/or soil sulfur can be applied for deep greening of foliage. A 10-10-10 fertilizer is ideal, but most don't need any at all. Bring the mower out and run it over the ground cover in the spring to control the growth and to allow for easy pruning.

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Sunlight
It is a sun worshiper, so make sure it is planted in an area where it gets direct sunlight. The sun will bolster the colors of the foliage. If planted in the shade, the leaves will be mostly green with some specks of orange and cream.
Soil
Summer Sunset Asiatic Jasmine is exceptionally easy to grow. It tolerates many soil types, including clay, but prefers and will spread faster in a moist but well-drained, loamy soil. It will tolerate temporary flooding but does not like constantly soggy or wet soil.
Temperature
Temperature – Being a tropical plant, Jasmine plants are able to handle hot and humid temperatures, but they will not survive cold, winter temperatures. When growing Jasmine, try to keep the temperature between 60 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.