About
Revolutum' is a medium-sized evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with leaves composed of 3-7 oval leaflets, and scented, bright yellow flowers 2.5cm in width, in clusters of 5-12 in late spring and early summer.
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 moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationTo bring out the sweet fragrance, the ideal position would be warm, sunny and sheltered but it will cope with partial shade and colder positions provided the soil is well-drained
PruningPruning group 2
PropagationPropagate by layering, hardwood cuttings or semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, scale insects and mealybugs and glasshouse red spider mite under glass
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)