Star of Tuscany Jasmine Plants

Star of Toscana / Tuscany Jasmine Plants, Trachelospermum jasminoides

This lovely evergreen climbing plant produces masses of deliciously-scented white flowers which fade delicately to cream, from June until early September. The winter foliage takes on excellent bronze tinges and the new foliage in spring is light green, making the plant attractive all year round. To 9m.

Browse our other Trachelospermum varieties, true jasmine plants, or our full range of climbers.

Features

• Glossy evergreen leaves
• Medium growth to 9m
• White to cream flowers
• Delicious heavy scent
• Bronze/red winter foliage
• Full sun or partial shade

Growing Star of Toscana Jasmine

It needs an element of shelter and will do best away from drying winds, preferably against a warm wall. It performs beautifully in partial shade.

A good container plant, it needs a well-drained moisture retentive soil but isn't fussy about pH. It'll require support and is good grown as a pillar or over an arch as long as the site isn't too exposed.

The white sap that you will see when pruning causes skin irritation to most people, so gloves are recommended.

To use it as ground cover, trim it a couple of times a year to keep it low and dense (we prefer to use it as a vertical climbing feature).

Please note: Although it's not common, it does happen that this plant will refuse to flower for few years while it settles in. Adding some potash may help, but do not overfeed.

Garden Design Ideas

This jasmine is ideal grown in a warm site close to a sitting area where the wonderful scent can be best appreciated, and it's also excellent grown as a pillar or over an arch as long as the site isn't too exposed. Intertwine with a lovely clematis, and surround by other fragrant flowers such as phlox and freesias. Alternatively, opt for a gorgeous blue and white perennial theme. Would look gorgeous with glamorous red hybrid tea roses such as Ingrid Bergman.

History & Trivia

The registration name for this particular cultivar is Selbra.