Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Star of Toscana'

Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Star of Toscana'

1.5L Pot | Approx. 65cm Tall

Plant Highlights: Sweetly fragrant creamy-yellow flowers • Glossy evergreen foliage • Twining climber for walls and trellises • Year-round structure with summer colour • Ideal for sheltered gardens

Overview

Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Star of Toscana' is an elegant evergreen climber grown for its beautifully scented, star-shaped creamy-yellow to soft golden-yellow flowers and attractive glossy foliage. Flowering throughout summer, it produces masses of fragrant blooms that brighten walls and garden structures while filling the surrounding area with perfume.

Its twining stems make it ideal for covering trellises, pergolas, arches and warm walls, creating a lush evergreen backdrop throughout the year. Under typical Irish and UK garden conditions it can reach 4–8m in height with a spread of approximately 1.5–2.5m, making it an excellent choice for long-term vertical interest in sheltered gardens.

Why We Love It

• Sweetly fragrant creamy-yellow flowers perfume the garden throughout summer.
• Glossy evergreen foliage provides attractive year-round coverage.
• Excellent for softening walls, fences, pergolas and arches.
• Vigorous twining habit creates a beautiful living screen.
• Combines ornamental foliage with long-lasting seasonal colour.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Plant in full sun or partial shade in a warm, sheltered position. A south- or west-facing wall is ideal, encouraging abundant flowering while protecting the plant from cold winds.

Watering

Water regularly during the establishment period and during prolonged dry spells, particularly if grown in a container. Ensure excess water drains away freely.

Soil

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Avoid areas that remain wet during winter.

Hardiness and Care

Generally hardy in sheltered Irish gardens once established. In colder or more exposed locations, protect young plants from severe frost and cold winds. Tie new shoots into their support as they grow.

Pruning

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and guide new growth. Regularly tying in young stems will encourage even coverage across walls, trellises and pergolas.

Perfect For

• Walls and fences.
• Trellises and pergolas.
• Courtyard gardens.
• Patio containers with supports.
• Fragrant garden planting.

Good to Know

This cultivar is distinguished by its creamy-yellow flowers, unlike the white blooms of the standard Trachelospermum jasminoides. As an evergreen twining climber, it requires a suitable support such as wires, a trellis or pergola to reach its full potential.

Product Information

• Supplied in a 1.5L nursery pot.
• Approximate supplied height: 65cm (measured at the time of sale).
• Evergreen climber with fragrant creamy-yellow flowers.
• Suitable for walls, pergolas, trellises and other garden supports.
• Decorative pots, supports and containers shown, if any, are not included.