Plant Description

Descrption

Trachelospermum ‘Pink Showers’, commonly known as the Fragrant Pink Star Jasmine, is a climbing evergreen plant valued for its soft pink star-shaped flowers and sweet fragrance. Often grown on trellises, fences, or pergolas, it provides elegant foliage and scented blooms through the warmer months.

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Plant Care

Everything you need to know to keep your plant happy and thriving.

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Light

Bright Light

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Water

Moderate watering. Keep soil evenly moist while establishing, then water during dry periods. Avoid waterlogged soil.

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Soil

Free-draining fertile soil enriched with organic matter. Works well in garden soil or quality multipurpose compost for containers.

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Repot

If grown in containers, repot every 2–3 years with fresh compost to maintain healthy growth.

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Humidity

Low

Difficulty

Beginner

💡 Joe's Top Tip

Provide a support such as a trellis or wires to guide the climbing stems as the plant grows.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Most people struggle with this plant by planting it in cold, exposed positions where it cannot establish properly.

📅 When To Come Back To Us

Bring it back (or a photo) next season if you want: • Advice on pruning or training • Help improving flowering • A general plant health check

🌿 Plant Fact

Although called Jasmine, Trachelospermum is not a true jasmine but is prized for its similarly fragrant flowers.

🌍 Country Of Origin

East Asia