{"product_id":"valley-lights-variegated-star-jasmine-trachelospermum-jasminoides-valley-lights","title":"Valley Lights Variegated Star Jasmine - Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Valley Lights'","description":"\u003cp\u003eValley Lights Variegated Star Jasmine (\u003cem\u003eTrachelospermum jasminoides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Valley Lights') is a variegated evergreen twining plant that works as a groundcover, low hedge or climber. Glossy green leaves are splashed with golden yellow all year, and highly perfumed white star flowers open in summer and autumn. It stays about 0.5m high, spreads 2m to 4m wide and is less vigorous than the green leaved form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold splashed leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy, multi toned green leaves carry splashes of golden yellow and cream all year, a gentle variegation rather than a garish one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e In cool weather the foliage often takes on rich reddish orange tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly perfumed flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e White, star like flowers open in summer and autumn and fill the air with scent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess rampant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is less vigorous than the plain green star jasmine, so it suits smaller spaces and is easier to keep in bounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery versatile.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a border groundcover, clip it to a very low hedge, or train it up a wall, arbour or pergola.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorder groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart along a border or bed edge, where it spreads 2m to 4m wide over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery low hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clipped regularly, 40cm apart in a row, it forms a very low, perfumed hedge along a path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalls, arbours and pergolas.\u003c\/strong\u003e It twines, so tie in the leaders and it climbs a wall or arbour. It also grows well in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Valley Lights Variegated Star Jasmine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. Protect it from frost: choose a sheltered position, and in frosty districts grow it against a warm wall or in a pot under cover. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and Mediterranean climates with mild winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil, or a quality potting mix in containers.\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 spring feed of slow release fertiliser supports growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as required to maintain a tidy appearance, and clip regularly if you are growing it as a very low hedge. 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 Valley Lights as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, with the variegation clear from the first leaves, so plant it into mulched, well drained soil and keep it watered until it is growing strongly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower, who does not always have it. When there is none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\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\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/trachelospermum-jasminoides-the-perfect-ornamental-vine\"\u003eStar jasmine as climber, groundcover and green wall\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\u003eIs Valley Lights less vigorous than ordinary star jasmine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is less vigorous than the green leaved form, which makes it ideal for smaller spaces and easier to keep in bounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I clip it as a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, as a very low hedge. Plant 40cm apart and clip regularly. For a larger hedge, a taller plant is the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need frost protection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Protect it from frost, with a sheltered spot, a warm wall or a pot under cover in frosty districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790890303807,"sku":"TRA-JAS-VALLEY-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/valley-lights-variegated-star-jasmine-trachelospermum-jasminoides-valley-lights.jpg?v=1792211772","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/valley-lights-variegated-star-jasmine-trachelospermum-jasminoides-valley-lights","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}