About
A semi-evergreen or decidous woody, twining climber with compound glossy-green pinnate leaves comprising of 7 to 9 opposite leaflets. Has pink-tinged buds opening to very aromatic 5cm white flowers from summer to autumn.
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, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub
HabitClimbing
FoliageDeciduous, Semi evergreen
Height8-12 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Native toSW Arabia
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun or partial shade, moist, well-drained fertile soil, avoiding water-logging. It will underperform during prolonged drought, shade or cool wet conditions.
PruningImmediately after flowering, remove dead, damaged or diseased stems.
PropagationBy layering or semi-hard wood cuttings.
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to spider mites.
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)