Overview
Jasminum auriculatum is a climbing, trailing, clump forming climber wall shrub in the genus Jasminum, part of the Oleaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Jasminum auriculatum grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include climbers, wall side borders, conservatories and ground cover. It is native to Andaman Is., Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and West Himalaya.
About
Jasminum auriculatum is a climbing jasmine in the olive family (Oleaceae) grown as a wall or conservatory climber. It develops climbing, trailing or clump-forming stems and may be evergreen or deciduous. It prefers full sun on neutral, loamy, well-drained soil in a sheltered, south- or west-facing position. Hardy to H5, it flowers from June to September.
About the genus
Jasmine is a genus of shrubs and vines in the olive family of Oleaceae. It contains around 200 species native to tropical and warm temperate regions of Asia, Africa, and Oceania.
In the garden
Jasminum auriculatum is a climbing member of the Oleaceae from the Andaman Is., Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and the West Himalaya. Its growth ranges from twining stems to trailing or clump-forming habit, and plants can hold foliage through the year or shed leaves depending on the situation. The species has a clear geographical origin in South Asia and the western Himalaya, which is reflected in its preference for warm, sheltered sites. For cultivation in the UK choose a sunny, south- or west-facing position with good shelter from prevailing winds and a neutral, loamy, well-drained soil. The hardiness rating H5 (hardy) indicates it will withstand typical UK winter conditions when sited in a protected aspect; exposure to cold wind should be avoided. Flowering is concentrated from June to September, providing summer interest on warm walls or in sheltered glasshouses. Use Jasminum auriculatum as a wall climber, along the sunny side of borders, in conservatories where shelter is available, or as a trailing ground cover where its clump-forming habit is suitable. Position it where a south- or west-facing, sheltered aspect can maximise flowering from June to September for the best seasonal display.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Jasminum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Jasminum auriculatum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Habit
- Climbing, Trailing, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Climbers, Wall side borders, Conservatories, Ground cover
- Native to
- Andaman Is., Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, West Himalaya
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Jasminum auriculatum
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings, Layering
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Scale insects, Mealybugs, Glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Jasminum auriculatum?
Jasminum auriculatum prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Jasminum auriculatum need?
Jasminum auriculatum grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Jasminum auriculatum hardy in the UK?
Jasminum auriculatum has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Jasminum auriculatum?
Semi-ripe cuttings, Layering.
