Trachelospermum jasminoides ‘Star of Toscane’ – Golden Stars with Sweet Fragrance

The Trachelospermum jasminoides ‘Star of Toscane’, commonly known as the Star Jasmine ‘Star of Toscane’, is a stunning evergreen climber prized for its scented golden-yellow flowers. From June through August, this vigorous yet elegant plant produces a profusion of star-shaped blooms that release a rich, sweet perfume, filling patios and gardens with fragrance. Unlike the more common white-flowering star jasmine, ‘Star of Toscane’ offers warm golden tones that bring a Mediterranean glow to the garden.

Its glossy, dark green foliage provides year-round interest, with new growth often tinged bronze and mature leaves turning a deep green. This variety is perfect for training against walls, fences, pergolas, or trellises, where it creates a lush screen of foliage and flowers. Hardy, versatile, and long-lived, ‘Star of Toscane’ is an outstanding climber that adds beauty and atmosphere to any outdoor space.

General Information

Trachelospermum jasminoides is a highly valued evergreen climber from East Asia. The cultivar ‘Star of Toscane’ has been specially selected for its golden-yellow blooms.

• Habit: Vigorous, twining evergreen climber.

• Height & spread: Reaches 4–6m tall and 2–3m wide at maturity, depending on support.

• Foliage: Glossy, leathery dark green leaves; bronze when young, turning golden-bronze again in winter.

• Flowers: Star-shaped, golden-yellow blooms with a strong, sweet scent.

• Flowering season: June to August, often continuing into September.

• Fragrance: Rich, sweet perfume reminiscent of summer evenings.

• Position: Best in full sun for abundant flowers, though it will tolerate partial shade.

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil; thrives in loam, sand, or chalk.

• Hardiness: Hardy in most parts of the UK and Ireland, though young plants may need protection from severe frost.

• Uses: Perfect for covering walls, fences, arches, pergolas, or grown in large containers on patios.

Its combination of evergreen foliage, golden blooms, and fragrance makes it both ornamental and practical as a screening or feature plant.

Care Guide

Trachelospermum jasminoides ‘Star of Toscane’ is straightforward to grow, with just a little care ensuring strong growth and abundant flowers.

Planting

• When to plant: Best planted in spring or early autumn when soil is workable.

• Depth & spacing: Plant at the same depth as the pot; allow 2–3m spacing if planting multiple climbers.

• Support: Provide strong supports such as trellis, wires, or pergolas for twining stems.

• Preparation: Improve soil with compost before planting, and ensure good drainage.

Watering & Feeding

• Water regularly during the first year to help roots establish.

• Once established, it is drought-tolerant but flowers more heavily with regular summer watering.

• Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser or liquid feed monthly during the growing season for container plants.

Pruning & Maintenance

• Prune lightly after flowering to control size and encourage bushy growth.

• Tie in young shoots as they grow to keep plants neat and well-shaped.

• Remove dead or damaged stems in spring.

• Mulch annually with compost or bark to conserve soil moisture and improve fertility.

Protection

• Fully hardy in sheltered gardens; protect young plants from severe frost with fleece.

• In colder regions, plant against a sunny, sheltered south- or west-facing wall.

• Rarely troubled by pests or diseases.

Why Choose Trachelospermum jasminoides ‘Star of Toscane’?

This golden-flowered star jasmine is the perfect choice for gardeners seeking fragrance, colour, and evergreen coverage.

• Golden blooms: Star-shaped yellow flowers from June to August.

• Fragrance: Sweet, strong perfume enhances summer evenings.

• Evergreen foliage: Glossy leaves provide structure year-round.

• Versatile: Ideal for walls, pergolas, fences, or large patio containers.

• Low-maintenance: Hardy, reliable, and drought-tolerant once established.

The Trachelospermum jasminoides ‘Star of Toscane’ is a graceful and richly fragrant climber that transforms any wall, fence, or archway into a golden display. With its year-round foliage and summer blooms, it offers both elegance and reliability, making it a must-have for any stylish garden.

• Size
  S-pot®(2,25 L)

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