About
Jasminum floridum, the showy jasmine, is a slightly tender, small evergreen climber or rambling shrub to about 1.5 m with angular shoots, alternate dark-green leaves composed of 3�5 leaflets and terminal clusters of yellow flowers during mid to late summer and autumn. A reliable and ornamental yellow-flowered jasmine for a sheltered, sunny position.
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 typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub
HabitClimbing, Trailing
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 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
Native toChina
Care notes
CultivationIn frost-free areas, grow outdoors in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade with shelter from cold winds. Ideal for conservatories or frost free greenhouse, grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost in bright filtered or full light, shaded from hot sun. Water freely and feed monthly in growth, water sparingly in winter. 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)