An impressive variety that differs from the traditional plain green star jasmine, Trachelospermum jasminoides ‘Star of Milano’ produces attractive, variegated, pointed leaves that are pattered with light to deep green with cream margins. Instead of the plain white blooms, the star-like flowers are a beautiful soft pink and will be adored by bees! ‘Star of Milano’ is a versatile climber that is perfect for covering fences, trellis and walls or for groundcover, containers or a low hedge. Be sure to grow it somewhere you can fully appreciate its heavenly fragrance!Trachelospermum jasminoides provides year-round colour and interest with its glossy, evergreen foliage and its mass of blooms from May all the way through to September. Low maintenance and very easy to grow, this vigorous climber is pest and disease-free and shows excellent drought tolerance.Height and spread: 3m (9’9″).
Growing Information
Grow star jasmine plants in frost-free conditions until large enough to plant outdoors. When they are well grown, plant Trachelospermum ‘Star of Toscana’ in fertile, well drained soil in sun or semi-shade. Choose a sheltered position that is protected from cold winter winds. In particularly cold areas, Trachelospermum jasminoides is best grown in patio containers of loam based compost, such as John Innes No.2, that can be moved to a protected position over winter. Provide the twining stems with an appropriate support such as trellis, wires or a free standing climbing frame.
