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. |