Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Snow Cap' (Trachelospermum, Asiatic Jasmine, Dwarf Confederate Jasmine, Japanese Star Jasmine 'Snow N Summer')
Botanical Information
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Trachelospermum |
| Species | asiaticum |
| Cultivar | 'Snow Cap' |
| Category | Annuals, Perennials, Tropicals |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7a - 9b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-17) - (-1) |
| Height | 25 cm |
| Spread | 25 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
| 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. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | The new leaves emerge pink then turn white and eventually green and white. |
Photographs
Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Snow Cap', form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Snow Cap', leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.