Trachelospermum asiaticum
'Snow Cap'
Trachelospermum, Asiatic Jasmine, Dwarf Confederate Jasmine, Japanese Star Jasmine 'Snow N Summer'
Family |
Apocynaceae |
Genus |
Trachelospermum |
Species |
asiaticum |
Cultivar |
'Snow Cap' |
Category |
Annuals, Perennials, Tropicals |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
7a - 9b |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Requires cold season protection under glass. |
Temperature (°C) |
(-17) - (-1) |
Height |
25 cm |
Spread |
25 cm |
General Description |
'Snow Cap' is a cultivar of Asiatic jasmine with bright white new growth. It doesn't seem to be as vigorous as the normal green, but looks great in containers and raised beds. |
Landscape |
This is a slow growing Asian Jasmine and is a good groundcover for smaller areas or in containers. |
Cultivation |
It grows best in bright shade or with morning sun and afternoon shade. |
Growth |
Slow |
Leaf Description |
The new leaves emerge pink then turn white and eventually green and white. |
Notable Specimens |
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |