Trachelospermum 'Star of Toscana' (Yellow star jasmine) — H65 cm | Pot Ø15 cm
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 'Star of Toscana' star jasmine frost-resistant? It tolerates down to −10 °C in a sheltered location with well-drained soil — protect the base with thick mulch in winter and shield it from cold north winds in regions with harsh winters.
How to encourage star jasmine to bloom? Maximize sunlight and avoid nitrogen-rich fertilizers — a low-nitrogen fertilizer for flowering plants in spring promotes blooming without encouraging foliage growth at the expense of flowers.
Shipping & packaging
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- Delivery in 2 to 5 working days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection so your plant arrives in perfect condition
- Tracking link sent by email as soon as your parcel ships
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CARE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack your plant immediately and inspect it
- Let it acclimatize for 24-48h in a bright spot out of direct sunlight
- Check the soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting, if needed
- Keep it away from heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe the leaves to remove dust
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🌟 Fragrant yellow star-shaped flowers • 🌿 Shiny evergreen foliage • ☀️ Full sun to partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to −10 °C • 📏 H65 cm | Pot Ø15 cm
The Trachelospermum 'Star of Toscana' is a yellow star jasmine native to East Asia, unique in its color among Trachelospermum. Its bright yellow star-shaped, delicately scented flowers brighten up terraces and balconies from May to September, set against a backdrop of shiny evergreen foliage.
Vigorous, undemanding, and hardy down to −10 °C — it quickly forms a dense, decorative green curtain all year round.
Which star jasmine variety should you choose?
The Trachelospermum genus offers three flower colors — all evergreen and highly fragrant. Here’s how the 'Star of Toscana' stands out:
- Trachelospermum 'Star of Toscana' (this plant) — bright yellow star-shaped flowers, the only yellow variety in the catalog. The sunny, Mediterranean version.
- Trachelospermum 'Star of Venice' — pure white, highly fragrant flowers, shiny dark green foliage. The classic and timeless white version.
- Trachelospermum 'Star of Ibiza' — delicate pale pink, fragrant flowers. The romantic pink version.
Light & location
The Trachelospermum 'Star of Toscana' loves light and warmth — in full sun, its flowering is most abundant and its scent most intense. It tolerates bright partial shade but flowers less generously. Sheltered from cold winds in winter, its evergreen foliage stays green all year.
- Exposure: full sun to bright partial shade.
- Location: sheltered balcony, sunny terrace, facade, or pergola.
- Soil: light, well-drained, slightly moist — never waterlogged.
- Hardiness: down to −10 °C in well-drained soil and a sheltered location.
Place it near a seating area or a window — its sweet, sunny fragrance is especially intense on summer mornings and warm evenings.
Watering & care
Star jasmine is very undemanding once well-rooted. Water regularly during the first year, more frequently in summer during hot weather. Light pruning after flowering maintains a harmonious shape and stimulates next year’s growth. Semi-woody cuttings in summer root easily.
- Watering: moderate — substrate slightly moist, never waterlogged.
- Drainage: clay pebbles at the bottom of the pot are essential.
- Pruning: light pruning after flowering at the end of summer to maintain shape.
- Winter protection: shelter the base from cold wind — frost cloth if temperatures drop below −5 °C.
Once established, the 'Star of Toscana' becomes almost self-sufficient — it will reward you mainly with more abundant and fragrant flowering each year.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The bright yellow flowers of the 'Star of Toscana' create a sunny, Mediterranean atmosphere. Its shiny evergreen foliage forms a dense green backdrop that highlights other flowering or fragrant climbers.
- For a fragrant yellow and white composition, the Trachelospermum 'Star of Venice' in white complements the yellow Toscana on the same trellis — two distinct floral scents and two complementary colors for a scented facade all summer long.
- For a spectacular purple and yellow contrast, the Wisteria sinensis 'Caroline' in purple pairs naturally — the wisteria's purple clusters in April-May come before the yellow flowers of the star jasmine, which takes over until September.
- For a fragrant green curtain with an extra white note, the 'Halliana' honeysuckle in white completes the palette — two fragrant evergreen climbers that together cover the entire warm season.
- To anchor the composition in a Mediterranean style, the Mediterranean olive tree in a pot brings a sculptural trunk and silvery evergreen foliage to the base of the star jasmine — an iconic pairing for sunny terraces.
Verdeia tips
- Water regularly during the first weeks: rooting is the critical phase — regular and consistent watering during the first 6 to 8 weeks after planting directly affects the vigor and flowering of the following years.
- Protect the base in winter in cold regions: the foliage withstands down to −10 °C but potted roots are more vulnerable — thick mulching and a location sheltered from north wind suffice in most regions of Europe.
- Fertilize lightly in spring: a low-nitrogen fertilizer for flowering plants in March-April stimulates flowering without promoting foliage at the expense of flowers — yellowing leaves out of season often indicate a deficiency or excess water.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Star of Toscana'
- Common name: Yellow star jasmine
- Origin: East Asia
- Size at delivery: H65 cm | Pot Ø15 cm
- Mature size: 2 to 4 m depending on support
- Exposure: full sun to partial shade
- Watering: moderate
- Flowering: May to September
- Foliage: evergreen
- Hardiness: down to −10 °C
- Care: easy
- Toxicity to animals: slightly toxic to cats and dogs
- Decorative style: Mediterranean / Flowering balcony / Urban nature
Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the yellow flowers and the density of the foliage naturally vary depending on exposure and plant age.
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Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
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What should I do when my plant arrives?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
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