About
Semi-evergreen shrub about 1.5m tall, with an upright habit, green angled stems and alternate green leaves composed of narrow leaflets 2cm long. Slightly perfumed, yellow flowers 1.5cm across, are produced in clusters at the end of the stems during summer, 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, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Native toMediterranean, Asia Minor
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil in full sun or light shade in a sheltered position. See Jasmine cultivation
PruningPruning group 2 or can be trained as a wall shrub
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)