About
Jasminum angulare, the angular jasmine, is a scrambling or twining evergreen shrub with paired, pinnate leaves and sprays of very perfumed, starry, white flowers 3 cm across in late summer and autumn. A rewarding and fragrant climber for a sheltered, sunny wall or a warm conservatory.
About the genus
Jasminum, the jasmines, are evergreen or deciduous shrubs, many climbing by twining stems bearing usually pinnate leaves and star-shaped, often intensely fragrant, white, pink or yellow flowers. Among the most popular and versatile of all climbing and shrubby garden plants.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse
HabitClimbing
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toS Africa
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in peat-free, loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light, or full light with shade from hot sun. Water freely in growth and apply a low nitrogen liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter
PruningThin overcrowded growth after flowering
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings or layering
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, scale insects and mealybugs and glasshouse red spider mite under glass
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)