{"product_id":"snow-n-summer-variegated-asiatic-star-jasmine-trachelospermum-asiaticum-snow-n-summer","title":"Snow-N-Summer Variegated Asiatic Star Jasmine - Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Snow-N-Summer'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnow-N-Summer Variegated Asiatic Star Jasmine (\u003cem\u003eTrachelospermum asiaticum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Snow-N-Summer') is a variegated evergreen groundcover and climber that stays 40cm to 50cm high and spreads 1m to 2m wide. The small pointed leaves open pink, turn white, then settle into a pattern of white, green and pink, and perfumed cream star flowers follow in spring and summer. It is also the cold hardy one, tolerating temperatures down to about -5C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree colours on one plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e New leaves are pink, then white, then patterned in white, green and pink as they age. The colour varies from plant to plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream, star like flowers scent the garden in spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe cold hardier star jasmine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Asiatic star jasmine is more cold tolerant than Trachelospermum jasminoides, with smaller leaves and a smaller, tidier habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover or climber.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same plant covers the ground at 40cm to 50cm high or twines up a trellis or tree trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e It builds colour quickly, either as a mass groundcover around larger shrubs or as quick shade over a trellis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover around taller plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart as an informal cover beneath shrubs. The pink and white foliage lights up a dark corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrellises and tree trunks.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is self twining, so tie in the leaders and it climbs a trellis or trunk for quick colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging baskets and window boxes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stems trail over the edge of a basket or window box, and the scented flowers sit at nose height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Snow-N-Summer Variegated Asiatic Star Jasmine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It tolerates temperatures down to about -5C, so it suits cool regions as well as tropical ones, which makes it a very adaptable variegated plant. If your winters are borderline for ordinary star jasmine, this is the safer choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil. In baskets and pots use a quality potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. After that it needs only occasional watering in dry spells. A light feed of slow release fertiliser in spring supports growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as required to maintain a tidy appearance. It responds well to clipping. The milky sap can irritate skin, so wear gloves when you prune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Snow-N-Summer as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, with the full pink and white colouring building as the plant grows, so plant it into mulched, well drained soil and keep it watered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur tubes come straight from the grower and are not always available. If there are none today, the tube shows as sold out here, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jasmines\"\u003eJasmines and star jasmine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eMore groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eClimbers for trellises and walls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/variegated-trach-jasmine-easy-ground-cover-for-any-garden\"\u003eVariegated star jasmine as an easy groundcover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is Asiatic star jasmine different from ordinary star jasmine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has smaller leaves, slightly smaller scented flowers and a smaller size overall, and it is more cold tolerant than Trachelospermum jasminoides. Choose it when the ordinary type is borderline for your winters or too rambunctious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it climb?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is self twining, so it climbs a trellis or tree trunk if you train it, or spreads as a groundcover if you leave it low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates temperatures down to about -5C, so it suits cool regions as well as tropical ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790889976127,"sku":"TRA-ASI-SNOWNS-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/snow-n-summer-variegated-asiatic-star-jasmine-trachelospermum-asiaticum-snow-n-summer.jpg?v=1792211763","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/snow-n-summer-variegated-asiatic-star-jasmine-trachelospermum-asiaticum-snow-n-summer","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}