About
Jasminum mesnyi, the primrose jasmine, is a large, scrambling evergreen shrub with leaves formed of three oval leaflets and semi-double, pale-yellow flowers 4 cm across from late winter to early spring. One of the earliest-flowering jasmines, excellent trained on a sheltered, sunny wall.
About the genus
Jasminum, the jasmines, are evergreen or deciduous shrubs, many climbing by twining stems bearing usually pinnate leaves and star-shaped, often intensely fragrant, white, pink or yellow flowers. Among the most popular and versatile of all climbing and shrubby garden plants.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitClimbing
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toW China
Care notes
CultivationGrow outdoors in well-drained soil in a sheltered frost-free area. Under glass grow in peat-free, loam-based compost in bright filtered light
PruningPruning group 2
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or by layering in autumn
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)