Trachelospermum asiaticum ‘Pink Shower’

A truly delightful cultivar, Trachelospermum asiaticum ‘Pink Shower’ brings a touch of romantic charm to any garden. Unlike its more common white-flowered relatives, this variety boasts a profusion of delicate, star-shaped flowers in a tender pink hue, often with a subtle yellow heart. We are particularly fond of its sweet, jasmine-like fragrance, which becomes more pronounced on warm evenings, making it a superb choice for planting near seating areas or doorways. Its glossy, deep green evergreen foliage provides year-round interest and a lush backdrop for the blooms, sometimes taking on attractive bronze or reddish tones in colder weather.

For optimal growth, ‘Pink Shower’ thrives in a warm, sheltered position in full sun to partial shade, ideally against a south or west-facing wall where it can be protected from cold winter winds. It prefers fertile, well-drained soil, tolerating a range of soil types including chalk, loam, and sand, as long as drainage is good. While considered hardy through most of the UK (H4, down to -10°C), we recommend providing some winter protection in colder or frost-prone areas, especially for younger plants or those grown in containers.

This self-twining climber requires support to ascend, such as a trellis, wires, or a pergola, but can also be left to ramble as an elegant ground cover. Pruning is best carried out in late winter or early spring to maintain its shape, control vigorous growth, and encourage an abundance of flowers, as it blooms on new growth. A light trim after the main flush of flowers can also help keep it tidy. Its long flowering season from late spring into autumn makes it a fantastic plant for extended seasonal interest, attracting pollinators and filling your garden with its delightful perfume.