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Post by andy on Jun 22, 2007 20:25:06 GMT
Is anyone growing this amaizing plant ? I have a nice plant in my front garden growing very close to the front door and to tell you the truth, the smell is so strong, it can be overpowering.
Evergreen, non invasive for a climber and exquistely scented, this has got to be a must for most gardens.
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Post by Chuckles on Jun 22, 2007 21:56:30 GMT
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Post by andy on Jun 23, 2007 3:56:25 GMT
Yeah don't see why not.....they're well worth growing.
As with all things grown in pots, it might require taking out, removing 1/3 of the soil and replacing with fresh every few years.
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Post by isabella on Jun 23, 2007 5:10:37 GMT
My Trachelospermum has been in flower for weeks - it scents the whole garden   |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2007 16:44:53 GMT
I've seen it grown in pots either side of an arch, it looked wonderful and the scent was gorgeous but It was in an enclosed space, I'm a bit disappointed with mine the perfume isn't all that and I get more from the nicotiana's, its by the patio door and fairly sheltered but I don't get the heady fix I thought I would
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Post by andy on Jun 25, 2007 17:31:20 GMT
There are two varieties Val.....T. Jasminoides which is scented and T. Asiaticum which is exactly the same as jasminoides but with hardly any scent
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2007 15:40:50 GMT
Huh trust me, I bet I picked the wrong one up.
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Post by Chuckles on Jun 26, 2007 17:41:20 GMT
I was going to order one from Crocus until I saw the postage £5.95  Think I'll wait until I go to the GC that way I can at least pick my own. |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jun 27, 2007 6:20:29 GMT
I find the scent a little overpowering too Andy and in fact makes me feel a little sick  I much prefer the delicate perfume of my night scented stocks and my Albertine ... sorry Jasmine lovers |
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Post by MamIDdau on Jun 27, 2007 9:03:05 GMT
I can't decide whether I like the smell from the night scented stock or not... Bit like Red Bull, can't decide whether I like that either. There's a sort of scent to them that smells pleasant but has undertones of something I'm not keen on. Blimey I'm sounding like Jilly whatsherface
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Post by beejay on Jun 27, 2007 14:34:06 GMT
If anybody does decide to plant a trachy wotsit, just be aware that they do have a tendency to sulk a bit after planting & don't do much for a year or so then romp away!
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Post by andy on Jun 27, 2007 15:12:39 GMT
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Post by MamIDdau on Jun 27, 2007 16:26:44 GMT
I can't decide whether I like the smell from the night scented stock or not... Now go wash your mouth out with soap and water  I sowed them didn't I?! At least I gave them a try. I can't decide what it is that I'm not so keen on...  |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jun 27, 2007 17:44:02 GMT
You do smell them at night do you April ;D Cos they dont smell of very much during the day |
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Post by MamIDdau on Jun 27, 2007 18:25:33 GMT
YES!!! I'm not THAT daft. Ok, maybe I am, but I know they smell more in the evening. The bees like them anyway so I'm happy with that.
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jun 27, 2007 19:05:18 GMT
;D Glad about that April cos I know some that ask me what those 'orribly stringy things are in my window box and then sniff them and  |
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Post by MamIDdau on Jun 27, 2007 19:55:28 GMT
Mine don't look too bad in the pots they are in cos there's other stuff around the base.
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Post by Chuckles on Mar 31, 2009 13:57:27 GMT
Well I eventually bought one last April and it has wintered outside in a large pot with no protection. Beejay was right about it sulking for a while but it did flower, and yes Andy it has an amazing perfume ;D I've been looking at it today and whilst it has held most of it's leaves over winter there are a few that have obviously been frosted, mostly on the end of the branches, so the younger growth. Not sure whether to give it a bit of a trim up or not and do I treat it like any other climbing shrub as in feed etc. Any help please from other Trachelospermum Jasminoides/Star Jasmine owners |
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Post by andy on Mar 31, 2009 16:07:39 GMT
Never trimmed mine only to stop it going over the paths chuckles. One thing someone did tell me about them is that they are happier in slightly acid soil. However, mine are both on solid chalk and we had one at work that was well over 12 feet tall on chalk with absolutely no sign of any chlorosis or lime problems.
Enjoy chuckles...they're beautiful plants
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Post by Amo on Mar 31, 2009 18:26:53 GMT
I have a Rhyncospermum Jasminoides on the front wall and a Trachelospermum Jasminoides in a pot in the GH waiting for the warmer weather to go out. Where ever I look online they say the former is now the latter but I can see that one is quite a bit different from the other and I'm assuming the Rhynco is hardier, as I bought it in January 7 foot tall and outside and the other was a little thing, twice the price and in a GH! The Rhynco is already out, the Trache is going out next to it in the summer and they are both going to mix with the wisteria!!! I hate it when they change names or can't make up their minds. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 31, 2009 20:04:28 GMT
Glad this thread has been bumped. I know what's on my wish list for the first time I see it. ;D I love scented plants and this would be smashing.
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Post by Jasmine on Apr 1, 2009 5:15:59 GMT
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Post by beanie on Apr 1, 2009 7:16:25 GMT
have you seen the new variety that has the ability to throw out long stiff canes for the new growth to wind around, saving the need for trellis or wires
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Post by Ladygardener on Apr 3, 2009 4:26:28 GMT
Goodness me Beanie, that sounds great. :)No trellis or wires would open up the range of places to put it.
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Post by beanie on Apr 3, 2009 10:56:01 GMT
did you notice the date of my last comment, I thought I'd have a bit of fun but nobody took the bait in time so now I'm the april fool ;D
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Post by Chuckles on Apr 5, 2009 7:46:24 GMT
Not sure now whether I put some ericasious in the pot when I planted it, seems to ring bells with me Andy. I inspected the tips that have been frosted and some of the wood is dead  so I'll give it a snip back to live wood and see how we go. I can't wait for it to flower again this year |
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Post by Chuckles on Apr 5, 2009 20:56:16 GMT
Would have been nice hey Beanie, self supporting growth ;D
Have snipped a good 2" off each branch today and it looks so much better already.
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Post by beanie on Apr 6, 2009 11:11:12 GMT
mine looks half dead, I'm trying to decide what to do with it.
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Post by Auricula on Apr 6, 2009 13:04:33 GMT
Mine doesn't look very healthy either!!  |
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Post by Chuckles on May 3, 2011 18:48:02 GMT
Well I think mine may be a gonna I foolishly didn't protect it this winter. Its not done anything so as far as new growth goes, its just been sat in its pot. I did the scratch test at the weekend and at least 2/3rds of it is dead, below that is green though. I've cut it back and all that is left are three approx 28" stems and a few sad leaves. It is still well rooted in the pot so I'm assuming the roots are ok. Has anyone cut one back as severly and had success. |
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so I'll give it a snip back to live wood and see how we go. I can't wait for it to flower again this year 
