Trachelospermum jasminoides Star of Toscana = 'Selbra'
Star jasmine
Also known as Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Star of Tuscany', Trachelospermum 'Star Of Toscan', Trachelospermum 'Star Toscana'
- Height × spread
- 9m × 6m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Average winter to - 10C (RHS H4)
- Flowers
- Spring, Summer
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About this plant
This is said to be a very vigorous form. It has dark green leaves that have pointed tips and which are densely held. The plant flowers from mid spring when it produces many pendulous clusters of cream-coloured pinwheel flowers with yellow suffusion at the petal base and tiny orange pin-eyes. The flowers often have wavy-petals that appear to dance as they dangle and which emit a delicious fragrance. This makes a wonderful background shrub for a warm wall with shade from hot sun as the flowers can easily be damaged. Note: These are plants for warm sheltered positions away from cold winds.
- Flower colour
- White
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, sweet
- Shape
- Fan
- Height
- 9m
- Spread
- 6m
- Height in 10 years
- 5m
- Spread in 10 years
- 4m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer
- Flowers in
- Spring, Summer
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Seaside garden, Conservatory
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, tolerates part shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil, Drought resistant
- Hardiness
- Average winter to - 10C (RHS H4)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Winter
Winter - late · Planting
Prune to maintain the plant
Remove and dead or damaged branches or any growth that looks very untidy. Trim the plant back if necessary to keep it within bounds.
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