
-
Why we like this plant
Looking for a twist on a classic favourite? ‘Star of Milano’ takes the beloved star jasmine and adds a soft pink flourish. With its deliciously scented flowers and year-round foliage, it’s the perfect climber for compact gardens, courtyards, or urban balconies. Whether trained up a trellis or cascading from a container, this plant brings effortless elegance and heady fragrance to your outdoor space.
-
About this plant
Trachelospermum jasminoides ‘Star of Milano’ is a refined cultivar of the much-loved star jasmine, offering all the benefits of the species with an extra splash of elegance. This evergreen climber produces masses of pale pink, star-shaped flowers with a rich, sweet fragrance. Blooming over summer and backed by glossy green foliage that may turn bronze in colder months, it’s ideal for adding colour, perfume, and structure to sheltered spaces. Perfect for containers, arches, or sunny walls.
-
Key features
- Fragrant pale pink flowers
- Evergreen foliage
- Bronze winter leaf colour
- Ideal for sheltered spots and containers
-
Eventual height and
spreadHeight: 300–500cm | Spread: 200–300cm
-
Growth
habitA twining climber with dense, leafy growth and elegant flowers that drape beautifully over supports.
-
Moisture
Moist but well-drained
-
Position in
the GardenPerfect for sunny patios, sheltered walls, balconies, or large pots
Planting guide
Plant in a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained soil. Provide strong support and water regularly during the first growing season. Mulch annually and feed in spring.
Care tips
Feed with a general-purpose fertiliser in spring. Prune lightly to shape after flowering. Water well in dry weather and protect from cold winds.
Winter care
Mulch in late autumn to insulate the roots. In cold regions, provide wind protection or grow in containers that can be moved to shelter. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape.