Trachelospermum 'Star of Toscana'

Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Star of Toscana'

Supplied in a 3-litre nursery pot at approximately 70 cm tall

Plant Highlights: Highly fragrant creamy-yellow flowers • Evergreen glossy foliage • Twining climber for walls, pergolas and trellises • Long-lasting summer display • Ideal for warm, sheltered gardens

Overview

Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Star of Toscana' is an elegant evergreen climber grown for its richly fragrant, star-shaped flowers in soft creamy-yellow to butter-yellow shades. Flowering throughout summer, the blooms release a sweet jasmine perfume that is especially noticeable on warm days and evenings, while the glossy dark green foliage provides year-round structure and colour.

This twining climber is perfect for training over a sunny wall, fence, pergola or trellis where its fragrance can be enjoyed close to seating areas, patios or entrances. It also grows well in a large patio container with a sturdy support, provided it has excellent drainage and a sheltered position.

Why We Love It

• Beautiful creamy-yellow flowers with a rich, sweet jasmine fragrance.

• Evergreen foliage provides attractive year-round cover.

• An excellent climber for adding colour, scent and vertical interest.

• Flowers attract pollinating insects during summer.

• Performs well both in the ground and in large containers with support.

Plant Details

Attribute	Information
Botanical Name	Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Star of Toscana'
Common Name	Star Jasmine
Plant Type	Evergreen twining climber
Foliage	Evergreen, glossy dark green leaves
Flower Colour	Creamy-yellow to soft butter-yellow
Flowering Season	Summer
Fragrance	Sweetly scented flowers
Growth Habit	Twining climber requiring support
Position	Full sun or partial shade in a warm, sheltered position
Soil	Fertile, well-drained soil
Mature Height	Approximately 4–8 m
Mature Spread	Approximately 2–4 m
Hardiness	Hardy in most Irish gardens when grown in a sheltered, well-drained position. Young plants and container-grown specimens benefit from protection during prolonged severe frost.

Growing Guide

Position

Plant in full sun or partial shade against a sturdy wall, fence, pergola or trellis. A warm, sheltered south- or west-facing position encourages the best flowering and fragrance while protecting the plant from cold winds.

Watering

Water regularly during the first growing season while the root system becomes established. Once established, water during prolonged dry spells. Container-grown plants should be checked more frequently during warm or windy weather.

Soil

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Avoid waterlogged conditions, particularly during winter, as free drainage is essential for healthy growth.

Hardiness and Winter Care

This evergreen climber is well suited to sheltered gardens. Young plants may need protection during severe frosts, and container-grown specimens benefit from moving to a sheltered position or insulating the pot during prolonged cold weather.

Routine Care

Tie in young shoots until they naturally twine through their support. Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove misplaced or overcrowded stems. Avoid hard pruning into old woody growth unless renovation is required.

Perfect For

• Covering warm walls, fences and garden trellises.

• Training over pergolas and arches.

• Planting beside patios, terraces and seating areas where the fragrance can be enjoyed.

• Growing in large patio containers with support.

• Adding evergreen structure and scented summer flowers to sheltered gardens.

Good to Know

'Star of Toscana' is a named cultivar selected for its unusual creamy-yellow flowers rather than the white blooms of the species. The supplied height of approximately 70 cm refers only to the plant at the time of purchase and not its eventual mature size.

Product Information

• Supplied in a 3-litre nursery pot.

• Approximate supplied height: 70 cm.

• Requires support for climbing.

• Supplied height is not the plant's mature height.