{"product_id":"trachelospermum-asiaticum-star-of-milano","title":"Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Star of Milano'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrachelospermum asiaticum 'Star of Milano'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful variegated form of the evergreen \u003cstrong\u003estar jasmine\u003c\/strong\u003e, and one of the most rewarding fragrant climbers you can grow. A woody, self-twining climber reaching around 3m, it clothes itself in glossy oval leaves neatly edged with creamy-white, then from late spring right through to early autumn it produces masses of small, starry, sweetly scented flowers that open a soft blush pink above the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat sets \u003cstrong\u003eStar of Milano\u003c\/strong\u003e apart is that long, generous flowering season paired with genuine hardiness. Rated RHS H4 and hardy through most of the UK, it holds its variegated evergreen foliage all year and only asks for a sunny, sheltered wall to give its very best. The perfume alone earns it a spot by a doorway, seating area or open window, where the scent carries on warm summer evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun for the best flowering and fragrance, though it tolerates partial shade. A warm, sheltered wall out of cold winds suits it best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e any fertile, well-drained soil, including chalk, loam and sand. Sharp drainage matters, as it dislikes sitting wet in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e a manageable climber reaching roughly 2.5 to 4 m tall and around 2 m wide, easily kept in check.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e hardy through most of the UK (RHS H4), evergreen, with a little winter shelter worthwhile for young plants in cold gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it twines rather than clings, give it a trellis, wires or an obelisk to scramble up. It is superb for softening a sunny wall or fence, and its neat habit makes it a natural for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e on a warm patio. It sits proudly among our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-climbers\"\u003ehardy climbers\u003c\/a\u003e and the wider range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e, and its evergreen screen of scented foliage makes it a favourite for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic borders\u003c\/a\u003e and quiet, sheltered corners. As with all outdoor plants, it is worth reading our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect\u003c\/a\u003e guide so you know how a garden-hardy climber behaves through the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Star of Milano' we supply is nursery-grown, hand-selected for healthy, well-furnished growth and strong roots, and packed with care to arrive ready to train up its support.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"17cm \/ 2L","offer_id":57907288146303,"sku":"TRACHASIA17","price":30.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_da65c2d2-c91a-4d93-8e93-082d34f7c9f4.jpg?v=1783692271","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/trachelospermum-asiaticum-star-of-milano","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}