Trachelospermum jasminoides ‘Fiona Sunrise’ – Golden Star Jasmine with Fragrant Summer Flowers
Trachelospermum jasminoides ‘Fiona Sunrise’, commonly known as Golden Star Jasmine, is a stunning evergreen climber that combines brilliant golden foliage with beautifully scented white flowers. Its vibrant leaves emerge bright golden-yellow before maturing to shades of lime-green and gold, providing year-round colour even when the plant is not in bloom.
From late spring through summer, clusters of elegant white, star-shaped flowers appear across the glossy foliage. The blooms release a rich, sweet fragrance, especially during warm evenings, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects while filling the garden with perfume.
Its twining stems naturally climb walls, fences, pergolas, arches, and trellis panels, creating a lush evergreen covering that remains attractive throughout the year. It can also be grown in large containers where its colourful foliage and scented flowers make an impressive patio feature.
Thriving in full sun or partial shade, ‘Fiona Sunrise’ develops its brightest golden foliage in a sunny position while appreciating shelter from cold, drying winds. It prefers fertile, well-drained soil and is relatively drought tolerant once established.
Low maintenance and easy to train, it requires only light pruning after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage dense growth.
Colourful, fragrant, and evergreen, Trachelospermum ‘Fiona Sunrise’ is an exceptional climber for bringing year-round interest and summer perfume to the garden.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
Spring
Brilliant golden new foliage emerges, followed by developing flower buds.
Summer
Masses of fragrant white star-shaped flowers bloom against the colourful foliage.
Autumn
Golden and lime-green evergreen leaves continue to brighten walls and fences.
Winter
The evergreen foliage provides valuable structure and year-round colour.
Why Grow Trachelospermum 'Fiona Sunrise'?
✔ Vibrant golden evergreen foliage
✔ Intensely fragrant white summer flowers
✔ Excellent climber for walls and pergolas
✔ Attractive to bees and pollinators
✔ Evergreen year-round interest
✔ Low maintenance once established
Perfect For
- Walls and fences
- Pergolas and arches
- Trellis panels
- Patio containers
- Courtyard gardens
- Mediterranean-style planting
Planting & Care Guide
Position: Full sun or partial shade; best foliage colour develops in full sun.
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil.
Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens; provide shelter from cold winds in exposed areas.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment and prolonged dry periods.
Pruning: Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth.
Ultimate Size: Approximately 4–6m tall with a spread of 2–3m when supported.
Looks Great With
- Clematis
- Ceanothus
- Lavender
- Pittosporum tenuifolium
- Phormium tenax
- Roses
Trachelospermum jasminoides ‘Fiona Sunrise’ is a superb evergreen climber that combines luminous golden foliage with wonderfully fragrant white flowers, making it one of the best choices for adding colour, scent, and year-round structure to walls, fences, and pergolas.
