{"product_id":"trachelospermum-jasminoides-star-of-toscana","title":"Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Star of Toscana'","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStar of Toscana Star Jasmine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Star of Toscana'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apocynaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China and Japan (cultivated selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen compact climber \u0026amp; groundcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA compact, versatile evergreen perfectly suited to Adelaide's Mediterranean climate, Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Star of Toscana' delivers the classic fragrance and beauty of star jasmine in a smaller, more manageable form. Glossy dark green foliage creates year-round structure, while masses of intensely fragrantcreamy yellow star-shaped flowers perfume the garden in spring and early summer. Naturally compact and slower-growing than standard star jasmine, it works beautifully as a low climber, dense groundcover, container specimen or informal hedge. Exceptionally drought-tolerant, heat-loving and low-maintenance, 'Star of Toscana' brings versatile elegance and intoxicating fragrance to South Australian gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–100 cm H × 80–150 cm W (as groundcover); 1.5–2.5 m H (as low climber with support)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–40 cm per year under good conditions (slower and more compact than standard star jasmine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, glossy dark green oval leaves; dense, compact growth; evergreen year-round; bronze-tinged new growth adds seasonal interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masses of creamy yellow star-shaped flowers with five twisted petals; blooms profusely in spring and early summer (October–December) with occasional light flowering in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely fragrant—rich, sweet jasmine perfume that carries through the garden, especially in the evening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen structure year-round with spectacular fragrant spring–early summer flowering; bronze new growth flushes add colour depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good for pollinators—attracts bees and beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent drought tolerance once established; heat-tolerant; frost-hardy (tolerates moderate frosts; may show tip damage in hard frosts but recovers); wind-tolerant in sheltered positions; coastal-tolerant in sheltered gardens; requires good drainage—will not tolerate waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Groundcover: 2–3 plants per m²; Low climber\/hedge: 80–120 cm apart; Containers: 1 plant per 40–50 cm pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use caution—milky sap can cause mild skin irritation; ingestion may cause mild stomach upset; generally not palatable to pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade (best flowering in full sun; tolerates light shade well but flowers less)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam, sandy loam, or improved clay loam; thrives in moderately fertile soils; excellent in raised beds and containers with premium potting mix; tolerates Adelaide's alkaline soils; avoid waterlogged sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablishment:\u003c\/em\u003e Deep soak twice weekly for 8–12 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablished:\u003c\/em\u003e Deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; minimal watering in winter once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance; trim lightly after flowering to maintain compact shape and encourage dense growth; can be lightly hedge-clipped if used as formal edging; tie in climbing stems to support if used as low climber; feed lightly in early spring with slow-release fertiliser if desired; mulch to retain moisture; virtually pest and disease-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25+ years with minimal care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Mediterranean and temperate South Australia—Adelaide plains, foothills, Fleurieu Peninsula, sheltered coastal and inland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0–7.0); tolerates mildly alkaline soils (up to pH 7.5) if well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCompact groundcover for garden beds requiring fragrant evergreen coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLow climber on small trellises, pillars, or mailbox posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eInformal low hedging or border edging for fragrant structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eContainers and pots for patios, balconies, and courtyards—cascading fragrant blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSpillover plant for retaining walls and raised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSmall-space gardens where standard star jasmine would be too vigorous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFragrance gardens near windows, seating areas, and outdoor entertaining for evening perfume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eContemporary and formal landscapes requiring compact, neat evergreen structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMass planting on slopes or embankments for fragrant erosion control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e'Star of Toscana' delivers all the intoxicating fragrance and beauty of classic star jasmine in a compact, manageable form perfect for smaller Adelaide gardens. Glossy evergreen foliage provides year-round structure, while masses of perfumed yellow flowers transform spaces each spring. Versatile, drought-tolerant, and naturally compact—it's the ideal star jasmine for modern water-wise South Australian landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48767046189308,"sku":"TRAC-JASM-STAR-OF-140MM","price":14.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/trachelospermum-jasminoides-star-of-toscana-jasmine-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1770949884","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/trachelospermum-jasminoides-star-of-toscana","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}