If you're growing climbing jasmine, provide a trellis or other support structure, like a garden arbor, for the vine to cling to. Secure new tendrils gently to encourage them to grow upward.

'In terms of learning how to grow star jasmine, it can be planted from US hardiness zone 8 to zone 10. It is an adaptable vine that can be grown in various light and soil conditions,' Alex adds.

Size: When trained as a vine, star jasmine can grow to heights of 10 to 15-ft. and 3 to 6-ft. wide. Care: Plant star jasmine in full sun to partial shade in neutral pH, well-draining soil.

Question: I am looking for a vine to grow in a shady area on a fence. It would be nice if it has fragrant flowers. What’s available? Answer: Look no further than the Confederate jasmine which ...

A: You are correct; the cat claw tends to clump at the top. A nice alternative is star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides). This is a beautiful evergreen vine with thick, leathery, dark-green ...