Star Jasmine (Rincospermum)
Trachelospermum jasminoides
🌿 Description
A graceful evergreen climber with glossy dark-green leaves and clusters of star-shaped white flowers. From late spring into summer, it releases a rich, sweet fragrance that fills gardens, terraces, and entrances.
🏡 In the Garden
Ideal for fences, walls, pergolas, arches, and balconies. Excellent for creating green, fragrant screens, covering railings, or growing in large pots. It can also be used as an elegant evergreen ground cover on slopes.
☀️ Light
Grows well in full sun to partial shade. More sun encourages more abundant flowering, while afternoon shade is appreciated in hot coastal areas.
🌡️ Climate & Elevation
Well adapted to coastal and mid-mountain areas of Lebanon, generally from sea level to around 1,000–1,200 m. In colder areas, the leaves may take on reddish tones in winter, and strong frost can damage young growth. Reliable outdoor hardiness generally corresponds to USDA Zones 8–10.
💧 Watering
Water regularly while establishing. Once established, it tolerates moderate drought, but regular summer watering keeps the foliage lush and flowering generous.
✂️ Maintenance
Prune lightly after flowering to control size and keep the plant dense. Guide and tie young stems onto supports during the early stages of growth.
💡 Plant Express Tip
Plant Star Jasmine near seating areas, windows, or entrances to enjoy its fragrance at its best. It is a perfect choice for creating a year-round green privacy screen that becomes fragrant in late spring.
Star Jasmine (Rincospermum)
Trachelospermum jasminoides
🌿 Description
A graceful evergreen climber with glossy dark-green leaves and clusters of star-shaped white flowers. From late spring into summer, it releases a rich, sweet fragrance that fills gardens, terraces, and entrances.
🏡 In the Garden
Ideal for fences, walls, pergolas, arches, and balconies. Excellent for creating green, fragrant screens, covering railings, or growing in large pots. It can also be used as an elegant evergreen ground cover on slopes.
☀️ Light
Grows well in full sun to partial shade. More sun encourages more abundant flowering, while afternoon shade is appreciated in hot coastal areas.
🌡️ Climate & Elevation
Well adapted to coastal and mid-mountain areas of Lebanon, generally from sea level to around 1,000–1,200 m. In colder areas, the leaves may take on reddish tones in winter, and strong frost can damage young growth. Reliable outdoor hardiness generally corresponds to USDA Zones 8–10.
💧 Watering
Water regularly while establishing. Once established, it tolerates moderate drought, but regular summer watering keeps the foliage lush and flowering generous.
✂️ Maintenance
Prune lightly after flowering to control size and keep the plant dense. Guide and tie young stems onto supports during the early stages of growth.
💡 Plant Express Tip
Plant Star Jasmine near seating areas, windows, or entrances to enjoy its fragrance at its best. It is a perfect choice for creating a year-round green privacy screen that becomes fragrant in late spring.
