Trachelospermum GROUNDSCAPE™ ‘Mini’

Common Name:

Trachelospermum GROUNDSCAPE™ 'Mini' (Dwarf Star Jasmine)

Description:

Trachelospermum GROUNDSCAPE™ 'Mini' is an attractive, low-growing evergreen ground cover renowned for its dense, compact growth habit and lush, glossy green foliage. Featuring masses of small, narrow, deep green leaves, this hardy variety forms a beautifully textured carpet of greenery that provides excellent year-round coverage while naturally suppressing weeds. Unlike traditional climbing Star Jasmine, GROUNDSCAPE™ 'Mini' has a spreading, ground-hugging habit, making it particularly suitable for covering large areas without the need for climbing supports. Growing to approximately 30 cm tall and spreading up to 1.5 metres wide, it is ideal for mass planting, garden borders, embankments, retaining walls and low-maintenance landscapes. Well suited to Melbourne's temperate climate, this versatile plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to a range of soil types, provided drainage is adequate. Once established, it displays good drought tolerance, although occasional deep watering during extended dry periods will encourage vigorous growth and maintain its lush appearance. Its neat, naturally dense foliage requires minimal pruning, making it an excellent alternative to traditional lawn areas and a practical solution for difficult-to-maintain garden spaces. With its attractive evergreen foliage, reliable spreading habit and minimal maintenance requirements, Trachelospermum GROUNDSCAPE™ 'Mini' is an outstanding choice for contemporary, coastal and traditional garden designs.

Form:

- Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 30 cm

• Width: 1.5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

- White (occasional small, star-shaped flowers; primarily grown for foliage)

Key Attributes:

• Dense Ground Cover

• Drought Tolerant Once Established

• Evergreen

• Erosion Control

• Low Maintenance

• Perennial

• Suitable for Banks and Slopes

• Suitable for Borders and Edging

• Suitable for Coastal Gardens

• Suitable for Mass Planting

• Suitable for Pots

• Suppresses Weeds

• Year-Round Foliage Interest

Toxicity:

Trachelospermum GROUNDSCAPE™ 'Mini' is not generally considered highly toxic to humans, dogs or cats. However, ingestion of plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort. The milky sap can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals, so gloves are recommended when pruning or handling damaged stems.

Companion Plants:

• Agapanthus 'Baby Pete'

• Correa 'Dusky Bells'

• Dianella 'Little Jess'

• Festuca glauca

• Gardenia radicans

• Hebe 'Purple Truffle'

• Liriope muscari

• Lomandra 'Tanika'

• Nandina 'Gulf Stream'

• Westringia 'Mundi'

  Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
  PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
  Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.