Trachelospermum ‘Summer Sunset’ – Variegated Star Jasmine with Bold Foliage

Elevate your garden with the vibrant colour and sweet fragrance of Trachelospermum ‘Summer Sunset’, a premium star jasmine variety featuring brilliantly variegated foliage in hues of gold, orange, red, and green. This compact, evergreen climber brings tropical warmth to fences, trellises, or containers, and produces highly fragrant white star-shaped flowers during the warmer months.

Ideal for Australian gardens, courtyards, and balconies, it’s a versatile, low-maintenance plant that adds colour year-round — even when not in bloom!

🌟 Key Features

• 🌈 Striking multicolour foliage — golden, red, and green tones throughout the year

• 🌸 Fragrant white star-shaped flowers in late spring to summer

• 🌱 Evergreen climber or groundcover — use vertically or horizontally

• 🪴 Compact and container-friendly

• ☀️ Performs well in Aussie sun and part shade

• 💪 Hardy, drought-tolerant once established

🇦🇺 Growing Conditions – Australia

🌞 Subtropical & Coastal Regions (QLD, coastal NSW)

• Thrives in full sun to partial shade

• Excellent for vertical coverage on fences and pergolas

• Tolerates humidity and salty air

🌤 Warm Temperate Zones (ACT, Perth, Sydney, SA coastal)

• Grows well in sunny or semi-shaded areas

• Flowers prolifically with good light

• Mulch well in hot summers

🍃 Cool Temperate Zones (VIC, TAS, Adelaide Hills)

• Protect from heavy frost when young

• Great for containers that can be moved or sheltered

• Provide winter cover if in exposed areas

🌵 Inland & Arid Areas

• Performs well with supplemental watering

• Full sun brings out the best foliage colour

• Use as a groundcover in hot, dry gardens

📏 Plant Dimensions

• Mature Height (climbing): 1.5 – 2.5 m (with support)

• Groundcover Spread: Up to 2 m wide

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

• Habit: Evergreen, compact climber or trailing spreader

🌱 Care & Maintenance

Light:

• Best colour in full sun, but tolerates part shade

Watering:

• Water regularly during establishment

• Drought-tolerant once mature

Soil:

• Prefers well-drained, fertile soil

• Tolerates a range of soil types

Feeding:

• Use a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring

Pruning:

• Light trim after flowering or to shape as needed

• Can be clipped as a hedge or used in topiary form

🏡 Ideal Placement

• Garden walls, fences, pergolas, and arches

• Courtyards, balconies, or patios in pots

• Groundcover in mass planting for colourful foliage impact

• Edging paths or walkways with trailing growth

• Mixed containers for vibrant contrast

❓ FAQs

Q: Does it flower all year?
A: No, it flowers from late spring to early summer, but the foliage remains colourful year-round.

Q: Can it climb on its own?
A: It will twine and climb if supported with trellis or wires.

Q: Is it frost-tolerant?
A: Light frost is okay once established, but young plants benefit from protection.

Q: Will it grow in a pot?
A: Absolutely! Great for containers — just ensure good drainage.

Q: Is it safe for pets?
A: Star jasmine is generally considered non-toxic to pets, but best kept out of reach of curious chewers.

💬 Why Gardeners Love It

Trachelospermum ‘Summer Sunset’ is loved not just for its beautiful white blooms, but also for its dramatic foliage that brings all-season colour. It’s an easy-care, space-smart plant that performs brilliantly in containers or gardens and adds a tropical vibe wherever it’s grown.