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Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Variegata' or Variegated Asian Jasmine

Family:  Apocynaceae
Origin:  Korea and Japan
Light:  Part sun /shade
Height:  1'
Spread: 6'   
Foliage:  Variegated, creamy white, new growth has pink tinge
Soil:  Moist, loamy with some clay
Water:  Regular
Propagation: Semi-wood cuttings
Uses:  Groundcover, trellis, gateway
Comments:  Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Variegata' or Variegated Asian Jasmine is a beautiful variegated perennial ground cover with a trailing growth habit.  It has beautiful small leaves that are creamy white.  New growth has pink tinge on its foliage.  Trachelospermum  asiaticum 'Variegata' is easily propagated from cuttings.  It thrives well in the part sun or shade environment.  Plant them under trees as groundcovers and forget about them.  Grow Variegated Asian Jasmine as groundcovers; they are fast growers and soon will form a nice matted carpet.   Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Variegata' looks lovely when allowed to climb freely onto trellis or gateway. They are hardy and carefree and hardly require any maintenance at all.   
USDA Hardiness Zones :  7-9