Jasminum leratii — Climbing, Trailing, Clump forming

Overview

Jasminum leratii is a climbing, trailing, clump forming climber wall shrub in the genus Jasminum, part of the Oleaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Jasminum leratii grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include climbers, wall side borders, conservatories and ground cover.

About

Jasminum leratii is a cultivar of the Jasminum genus, which comprises evergreen or deciduous shrubs often climbing with twining stems. This plant can grow as a climber, trailer, or clump-former, thriving in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered sites. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H5. Jasminum leratii is suitable for use as a climber on walls, in borders, conservatories, or as ground cover, with interest during spring and summer. Propagation is typically by semi-ripe cuttings or layering.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Jasminum

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Jasminum leratii size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Climber Wall Shrub
Habit: Climbing, Trailing, Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous, Evergreen
Suggested uses: Climbers, Wall side borders, Conservatories, Ground cover

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Jasminum leratii

Propagation: Semi-ripe cuttings, Layering
Pest resistance: Aphids, Scale insects, Mealybugs, Glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistance: Honey fungus