Trachelospermum Yellow Star – Golden Star Jasmine

Brighten your garden with the cheerful charm of Trachelospermum Yellow Star, a stunning star jasmine with glossy green leaves tinged with golden hues and scented white star‑shaped flowers. This evergreen climber brings fragrance, colour, and texture to fences, trellises, pergolas, and container gardens — perfect for Australian landscapes big and small.

Trachelospermum (Ground Cover or Climber – CONDITIONAL)

✔ Can be used as a ground cover if planted and trained low

🌸 Key Features

• 🌼 Gold‑tipped foliage adds year‑round interest

• 🤍 Fragrant white star flowers in spring and summer

• 🪴 Evergreen climber — great on walls, trellis, or as groundcover

• 🌞 Low‑maintenance & hardy once established

• 🌿 Versatile planting — containers, garden beds, or vertical accents

• 🐝 Attracts pollinators with sweet scent

🇦🇺 Australian Growing Conditions

🌴 Subtropical & Coastal (QLD, coastal NSW)

• Thrives in full sun to part shade

• Great on pergolas, fences, or coastal patios

• Handles humidity well

🌤 Warm Temperate (Sydney, Perth, ACT, SA coast)

• Loves sun or filtered light

• Fragrant flowers with regular watering

• Shelter from hot afternoon sun boosts performance

🍃 Cool Temperate (VIC, TAS, Adelaide Hills)

• Best in sunny protected spots

• Frost protection recommended when young

• Suitable in large pots that can be sheltered

🌵 Inland & Drier Areas

• Performs well with consistent watering while establishing

• Use mulch to retain soil moisture

• Display in sunny beds or containers

📏 Plant Size & Dimensions

• 🪴 Mature Height: ~1.8–2.5 m (with support)

• 🌿 Spread: ~1.5–2.0 m

• 📈 Growth Habit: Climbing or trailing evergreen

Ideal for vertical gardens, trellis displays, or cascading over walls.

🌱 Care & Maintenance

Light:
☀️ Full sun to part shade — best fragrance and flowering with good light.

Watering:
💧 Keep soil moderately moist during establishment; reduce slightly in cooler months.

Soil:
🌱 Well‑draining, fertile soil preferred.

Feeding:
🌿 Apply balanced fertiliser in spring to support flowering.

Pruning:
✂ Light trim after flowering helps maintain shape and density.

🏡 Best Placement Ideas

• Fences, arbors, and pergolas for vertical greenery

• Patio containers and balcony gardens

• Groundcover in borders and garden edges

• Entranceways with fragrant blooms

❓ FAQs

Q: When does it flower?
A: Mostly in spring and summer, with fragrant white blooms.

Q: Is it frost‑tolerant?
A: Mature plants handle mild frost, but young plants benefit from protection in colder regions.

Q: Can it climb without support?
A: It twines naturally, but support (trellis, wires) helps more vertical growth.

Q: Is it good in pots?
A: Yes — looks beautiful in large containers with good drainage.

🌼 Why You’ll Love It

Trachelospermum Yellow Star delivers year‑round visual impact and delightful fragrance — a standout choice for gardeners looking for colour, structure, and scent with minimal fuss. Its adaptable nature makes it great for Aussie yards, patios, and balconies alike. 🌿✨