Jasminum dichotomum (Gold Coast jasmine) — Climbing, Trailing, Clump forming

Overview

Jasminum dichotomum is a climbing, trailing, clump forming climber wall shrub in the genus Jasminum, part of the Oleaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Jasminum dichotomum 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.

About

Jasminium dichotomum, the Gold Coast jasmine, is a species of jasmine, in the family Oleaceae. It is an evergreen climber which grows as a rambling shrub or woody vine. The flowers are quite fragrant and open at night, coloured pink when budding then white; these appear at the leaf axils in cluster. The fleshy fruit is small. In the wild it grows across North America, Angola, Benin, Burkina, Burundi and other regions. Grow it in full sun and loam soil. In UK gardens it is hardy in most of the UK (RHS H5). It works well for climbers, wall side borders, conservatories and ground cover. It tolerates neutral soils, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. Provide support.

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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 dichotomum 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

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Jasminum dichotomum

Propagation: Semi-ripe cuttings, Layering
Pest resistance: Aphids, Scale insects, Mealybugs, Glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistance: Honey fungus