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The star jasmine that adds a little pink to the familiar white story 💗
Family: Apocynaceae • Pot size: 15 cm • Height: 35-40 cm
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Star of Sicily' brings all the charm of classic star jasmine, but with a softer and more distinctive colour mood. Its star-shaped flowers open in a delicate pink and often fade toward white as they mature, while keeping that sweet, fresh fragrance that makes this genus so loved near entrances, sitting areas and balconies. It has glossy, dark green foliage all year round and a climbing habit that feels elegant rather than heavy, making it ideal for trellises, small pergolas or containers with support. It is the kind of plant that makes a space feel cooler, more polished and just a little more summery without ever becoming excessive.
Place it in a warm, bright position with sun or light partial shade, together with some form of support to show off its climbing character properly. 'Star of Sicily' looks fuller and flowers more generously when it has good light and some protection from very cold, exposed winds. In a pot it needs a fertile but well-draining mix and a slightly steadier watering rhythm in summer, especially while it is building new length and flower buds.
Composition goal: a fragrant, bright climber with soft flowering and a very clean, summery image.
Taxonomic basis: The species Trachelospermum jasminoides is botanically accepted and belongs to the family Apocynaceae. It is a woody climber from subtropical Asia, with a natural range from west-central and southern Japan through to Vietnam.
Species character: Classic star jasmine is known for its glossy evergreen foliage, twining climbing stems and exceptionally fragrant white flowers. In horticulture it became especially popular because it combines fragrance with coverage.
Character of the selection 'Star of Sicily': This cultivated selection stands out for its soft pink flowers, which often open from pink buds and become paler as they develop. That difference in flower colour is the feature that makes it so distinctive within the genus.
Horticultural value: Like the basic species, it keeps the glossy evergreen foliage and fragrant climbing character, but adds a sweeter, more romantic tone to the flowering. That is why it works especially well on balconies, small pergolas and in spots where flower detail really matters.
| 🔎 Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 🌿 Botanical name | Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Star of Sicily' |
| 🪴 Pot / Size | 15 cm • height 35-40 cm |
| ☀️ Light | Sun to light partial shade, with better flowering in a bright, warm position. |
| 💧 Watering | Moderate, more regular in pots and during strong summer growth. |
| 🧱 Potting mix | Fertile and well-draining, without prolonged water retention. |
| 💗 Flowers | Fragrant, star-shaped, soft pink and becoming paler as they develop. |
| ✨ Foliage | Glossy, dark green, evergreen, with strong presence all year. |
| 📏 Habit | Woody climber with twining stems and the ability to reach several metres with support. |
| ❄️ Hardiness | Suitable for mild winters, but needs care in strong frost and very exposed positions. |
It flowers best in sun or in a very bright position with light partial shade. The better the light, the richer the flowering will be.
Yes, and that is one of its biggest strengths. The fragrance is sweet and becomes especially enjoyable on warm afternoons and evenings.
Yes, it performs very well in pots as long as it has good drainage, support and slightly steadier watering through summer.
It handles mild winters, but in strong frost or very exposed spots it needs a more protected position.
© Original plant description by Greenleaf Garden Center. All rights reserved. | Το κείμενο αποτελεί πρωτότυπο υλικό. Απαγορεύεται η αντιγραφή (Νόμος 2121/1993).
🔎 Note: Due to the natural diversity of plants, the one you receive may differ slightly from the photo. Shape, size or colouring can vary depending on season, growing conditions and the nature of each plant.
