Trachelospermum jasminoides aka Star Jasmine

Trachelospermum jasminoides, also known as Confederate jasmine, southern jasmine, star jasmine, Confederate jessamine, and Chinese star jasmine, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. Native to eastern and southeastern Asia, including Japan, Korea, southern China, and Vietnam, this vigorous, evergreen, twining climber can reach a height of 7-9m. It features glossy dark green, oval leaves that are 5-8cm in length, often turning deep red in winter. Throughout the summer, it produces profuse clusters of highly fragrant, pure white flowers measuring 2.5cm in width. This plant has gained recognition for its beauty, as both Trachelospermum jasminoides and its variegated cultivar 'Variegatum' have received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Confederate jasmine, or star jasmine, is a popular choice for both ground cover and climbing vines. Its white blossoms, which attract bees, emit a delightful fragrance. Native to China and Japan, it can reach a mature height and spread of 3 to 6 feet. To maintain an even height, it is recommended to prune any upward reaching shoots. This versatile plant can be trained to grow on trellises, doorways, and posts, adding beauty and fragrance to any setting. Trachelospermum jasminoides is commonly cultivated as an ornamental plant and houseplant, finding its place in gardens, public landscapes, parks, and even potted arrangements on terraces and patios. However, caution should be exercised as it can become invasive on forest edges and disturbed sites near cultivation.