About
Semi-evergreen shrub about 2.5m tall, with arching stems bearing lime green leaves composed of 9 or more leaflets. Bright yellow, occasionally perfumed, flowers 1cm across are produced in terminal clusters, in summer, followed by purple-black rounded fruits when two or more clones are grown together.
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
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy, Spreading branched
FoliageEvergreen, Semi evergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden
Native toMiddle East, Burma, China
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade, best in a sheltered spot. 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 and mealybugs
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)