Trachelospermum jasminoides ‘Winter Ruby’

‘Star jasmine’. The rich green leaves turn wine-red as the temperatures drop in autumn, the colour intensifies throughout winter before reverting back to green again in spring. Like the species, it will still produce an abundance of highly scented, white star-shaped flowers in Jun-Aug, but Winter Ruby is said to be a little hardier than most (the breeders claim that it has survived in temperatures as low as -17°C), so it may be a tougher option for colder regions. It’s also a more compact form, so it’s a great choice for a smaller garden or larger pot. Ht 2m.