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Trachelospermum jasminoides Star of Toscane - Star Jasmine

Trachelospermum jasminoides Star of Toscane® 'Selbra'
Star Jasmine, Confederate Jasmine, Trader's Compass

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I received this plant with parasites... I had to treat it. As a result, it now has spots on its leaves. There was no response from customer service. I am disappointed. I gave it three stars (and I see that it has given it five...)

Elisa B., 17/04/2023

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A new compact star jasmine, whose small long-lasting yellow flowers deliver a more delicate fragrance than those of the white-flowered species. Its voluble stems bear evergreen foliage, bright green turning red in winter, attractive all year round, and blooms in late spring, then again in September.Very tolerant, it climbs or creeps, in the sun or even in the shade, in the ground or in a pot. Hardiness -12/-15°C (10.4/5°F) in well-drained soil. Analysis: - No spelling or grammar errors found in the translated text. - The tone of the text has been maintained throughout the translation. - The HTML code and URLs have been preserved in the translated text. - The words in French have been accurately replaced with their equivalents in British English according to the provided glossary. - The overall meaning and context of the original text have been maintained in the translation.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
3 m
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -12°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

The Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Star of Tuscany' distinguishes itself from the traditional star jasmine with its cream-white flowers that turn yellow and its fairly compact growth, making it more suitable for small gardens and pot cultivation. Its yellow flowers emit a more subtle fragrance than that of the classic Chinese species, a fragrance capable of perfuming a whole area of the garden on summer evenings. Adorned with glossy evergreen foliage that takes on beautiful reddish hues in cold and shady conditions, this climbing vine-plant also remains attractive all year round. It can be planted in the ground near a fence, used as ground cover, or even placed in a large pot on a terrace or balcony.

 

Star jasmine, Trachelospermum jasminoides, is a climbing or creeping plant in the apocynaceae family, related to periwinkles, as well as the Allamanda and Mandevilla (the Dipladenia, summer glory of our flowering pots). Its origins are found in China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, where it grows on the edge of forests and among thickets.

The 'Star of Tuscany' cultivar was introduced before 2007 in the Netherlands. A bit slow to establish, the plant develops long stems that quickly lignify, its evergreen growth capable of reaching a height of 3m (10ft) and a width of 1.50m (5ft) over time. The branches are adorned with opposite leaves, with entire laminae and ovate-pointed shapes. They are thick and leathery, glossy, and green in color, varying in darkness depending on the nature of the soil. Their length ranges from 5 to 12 cm (2 to 5in), and their width from 2 to 4 cm (1 to 2in). When the plant suffers from cold or intense drought, the leaves take on a beautiful red color, more intense in semi-shade than in the sun, and then they fall. When conditions become more favorable, new leaves appear to replace them. The voluble branches encountering a moist surface emit aerial roots that allow the plant to cling to walls, ground, or stones, similar to ivy.

Another asset of Trachelospermum jasminoides Star of Tuscany is its tender yellow flowering with a golden yellow center, abundant from May to July depending on the climate, often blooming again in September, and especially divinely scented. The flowers are grouped in small clusters at the axils of the leaves and at the tips of the branches. The turbinate bud opens into a small corolla with a short tube that widens and divides into 5 narrow petals arranged in a spiral. The diameter of the flowers reaches 2 to 3 cm (1in). The fruit, rarely observed in our latitudes, resembles a pair of small curved green beans joined at both their base and tip. At maturity, they bear seeds with an egret. Like many plants in the apocynaceae family, false jasmine contains alkaloids that are toxic to humans.

 

A single plant of this false jasmine Star of Tuscany is capable of perfuming a whole area of the garden, especially in the evening and during warm weather. In most climates, except for the coldest ones, it can be planted in the ground, preferably well-drained and humus-rich, in sunny or semi-shady locations. With fairly slow growth, tolerating summer drought once well-established, this Trachelospermum is most often used as a climbing plant to cover a fence or small structure, but it can also form a magnificent ground cover, as an alternative to ivy. It can be grown in pots in colder regions to be able to protect it during winter. It can then be easily stored in an unheated conservatory to enjoy its beautiful winter foliage. Balconies and terraces can also accommodate its prodigious flowering by placing the plant in a large container.

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Trachelospermum jasminoides Star of Toscane - Star Jasmine (Flowering) Flowering
Trachelospermum jasminoides Star of Toscane - Star Jasmine (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 3 m
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time June to July, September
Inflorescence Cyme
Flower size 3 cm
Fragrance Very fragrant, Floral, sweet, vanilla fragrance, reminiscent of jasmine and biscuit.
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Fruit colour green

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Trachelospermum

Species

jasminoides

Cultivar

Star of Toscane® 'Selbra'

Family

Apocynaceae

Other common names

Star Jasmine, Confederate Jasmine, Trader's Compass

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference8445511

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Planting and care

Plant the Trachelospermum jasminoides Star of Toscane in spring north of the Loire, in September-October in the south. Choose a sunny or partially shaded exposure, or even in shade where it will be slightly less floriferous. Install it in a deep, loose and healthy soil, well-drained, sheltered from cold winds. It can tolerate -10°C (14°F), occasionally even -15°C (5°F), but will better withstand very strong frosts if the foliage is protected with a winter cover and the soil is rather dry.

This plant tolerates limestone well, provided there is no excessive moisture in winter. In heavy and suffocating soil, it may show symptoms of chlorosis (leaves gradually turning yellow from the periphery, with the veins remaining green). Water during summer or in case of drought during the first two years to help the plant establish. Once the roots have penetrated deeply into the soil, it will manage on its own, even in very dry summers. During growth, water once or twice a week and optionally apply liquid fertilizer twice a month. In autumn, a slow-release organic fertilizer can be applied and lightly buried by scratching at the base of the plant, starting from the second year.

You can prune it in late winter to control its growth, or after each flowering.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
Type of support Arch, Trellis, Wall

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Container, Climbing, Conservatory
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained, deep, loamy, and fertile.

Care

Pruning instructions Light pruning for shaping after flowering.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time September to October
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Needs protection
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