Asiatic Jasmine Pink Showers

A beautiful, scented plant for year-long interest, Trachelospermum asiaticum Pink Showers is a medium-sized, evergreen, woody-stemmed, self-twining climber which will need support. The ovate leaves, 2”/5cm long, are a glossy, deep green. Pretty, jasmine-like, fragrant flowers, a delightful soft pink, are borne for several months from early summer. Asiatic jasmine Pink Showers is not for colder areas, but as it’s a smaller form of Asiatic jasmine, it can be grown in loam-based compost in a large container up an obelisk or trellis and brought in for the winter. Prune after flowering to keep it within its support.

Site: Sheltered (will not tolerate cold winds)
Soil: Any fertile, light, well-drained soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Season of interest: All year, summer in particular
Hardiness: Not reliably hardy (to -5ºC)
Height:  13’ (4m) Spread: 10’ (3m)