There are few things nicer than relaxing in the backyard in the heat of summer beneath a canopy of fragrant blooms, and even fewer things more charming than star jasmine flowers decorating your veranda or patio. As one of the , star jasmine provides year-round interest with its foliage and brings dainty star-shaped flowers in summer months, granting its name. Unlike , or , which comes from the jasmine family, star jasmine actually comes from the Trachelospermum genus and is also known as It's native to south-eastern Asia and grows best in to .
Getting the growing conditions right for star jasmine isn't too difficult achieve, but there are a few things to keep in mind if you want to successfully create a space filled with the sweet scent of this summer bloomer. We've spoken to experts to find out more about growing and caring for star jasmine and they shared their top tips. In its native environment, star jasmine grows in plenty of sunlight, warmth and humidity.
It's fairly easy to grow if you recreate its natural habitat, resulting in a beautiful summer display. There are just a few things experts recommend keeping in mind for successful growing. Star jasmine can be grown from seed, like with these , and it can be wise to to start them off.
'You need to plant seeds in the middle or end of winter - 2–3 months before warm temperatures stabilize,' says Nastya Vasylchyshyna, botany expert at Plantum. Nastya recommends soaking the seeds for 24 hours before planting to enhance ge.
