About
Tender, evergreen species woody climber reaching about 3m or more in height, with narrow glossy, leathery dark green leaves, to 18cm long and white, pink or purple flowers in terminal clusters, produced in early spring, followed by black fruits.
About the genus
Jasminum are evergreen or deciduous shrubs, many climbing by twining stems bearing usually pinnate leaves, and star-shaped white, pink or yellow flowers, which are sometimes very fragrant. Fruit a black berry
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub
HabitSpreading branched, Climbing
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass, grow in peat-free, loam-based compost in bright filtered or full light, and shaded from hot sun. Water freely and feed monthly in growth, water sparingly in winter. In frost-free areas, grow outdoors in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade with shelter. See Jasmine cultivation
PruningNeeds little regular pruning other than to thin overcrowded growth after flowering
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer or layering in autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)