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Star jasmine

BovBov Posts: 10
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Hi, we planted this star jasmine last March. It seemed to all be fine, but the leaves now don’t look to be in great condition after the winter. Is this just what happens over the winter naturally, or do I need to give it some help? It’s on a south facing wall, but can be a bit exposed to winds. Thanks


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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Hi @davidmg0311 - unfortunately, they aren't terribly hardy plants ,so even in suitable locations, they can get a bit damaged and rough over winter. 
    They seem to recover for most people who grow them though, so if you're not in a more northerly location, it'll hopefully revive.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • BovBov Posts: 10
    Thank you! We’re in the north of England, so reasonably chilly. Out of interest were we to need replace it, what could be a suitably hardy flowering evergreen climber? Thanks
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    There aren't too many evergreen climbers. There's Clematis armandii, but it's vigorous, and I don't think you have enough space there, looking at your pic. It also isn't really reliably hardy either. 
    Does it have to be evergreen?
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • BovBov Posts: 10
    Thanks, we’d prefer it but would happily think about deciduous ones if they’re particularly hardy / attractive (in this sense, a nice amount of flowers).
  • ShepsSheps Posts: 2,236
    You could try Ceanothus, not a climber, but it can be tied in easy enough.

    Mine from a few years ago, happily thriving in Yorkshire.


  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    There's plenty of clematis which would suit, and I'm sure roses would also be fine. I don't grow those, but lots of people on the forum do. I'll tag @Nollie and @Marlorena and they'll hopefully see it and be able to help with roses.
    If you fancy clematis, take a look at Taylors, Thorncroft and Hawthorne's online sites for ideas - there are thousands of varieties. They're all very reliable growers  :)

    What room do you have at the other side of the door [?] in the pic,  because you could have two different plants which would give you a longer season. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • ShepsSheps Posts: 2,236
    Just seen the allotted space, so Ceanothus might be a bit too big.
  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
    It will be fine, once it has settled in it will tolerate conditions much better, and damaged leaves will be replaced with fresh growth. For a newly planted Trachy in late winter, that actually looks pretty good!
    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    That was my point earlier @Loxley - I know they often look terrible coming out of winter!

    They certainly don't thrive here, so I was hoping someone could advise on the condition of @davidmg0311 's plant. Fingers crossed it'll come away and alternatives won't be needed   :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • BovBov Posts: 10
    thanks for the suggestions that’s really helpful, and good to know it’s a good chance of being fine :)

    we’ve got a little bit more space on the other side of the door. The ceanothus looked in lovely condition


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