Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Tricolor'Variegated Jasmine

The Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Tricolor', commonly known as Variegated Jasmine, is a versatile evergreen climber or groundcover prized for its striking tricolored foliage of green, cream, and pink. Its compact growth and fragrant white star-shaped flowers in spring and summer make it perfect for adding beauty and texture to gardens, walls, fences, or containers. This hardy plant is low-maintenance and thrives in a variety of conditions, making it a popular choice for ornamental landscaping.

المواصفات

• HeightClimbs up to 3–4 meters with support
• WidthSpreads up to 1–2 meters as groundcover
• Native toEast Asia (species origin: China, Japan, Korea)
• FoliageTricolor leaves in shades of green, cream, and pink; evergreen
• Growth rateModerate

الظروف

• SoilPrefers well-drained soils; adapts to sandy, loamy, and clay conditions
• LightFull sun to partial shade
• WaterModerate; drought-tolerant once established
• ClimateThrives in temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions

خصائص إضافية

• FlowersFragrant white star-shaped blooms in spring and summer
• FormTwining climber or spreading groundcover with dense foliage
• UsesIdeal for trellises, walls, fences, groundcover, or container planting
• SpacingPlant 1–1.5 meters apart for dense coverage
• Low MaintenanceMinimal pruning required; trim to control size and shape
• Pest ResistanceGenerally pest-free; monitor for scale in some conditions
• Drought ToleranceModerate; suitable for waterwise gardens
• Frost ToleranceHardy to light frost
• Wildlife AttractionFlowers attract bees and other pollinators
• Seasonal AppealEvergreen foliage with seasonal fragrant blooms
• VersatilityComplements cottage, formal, and modern garden styles

The Variegated Jasmine is a visually stunning and fragrant plant that enhances gardens and landscapes with its colorful foliage and sweetly scented flowers. Its adaptability and ease of care make it a versatile option for both decorative and functional planting.