Overview
Jasminum nudiflorum is a clump forming shrubs in the genus Jasminum, part of the Oleaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1.5-2.5 metres tall and 1.5-2.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 5-10 years. Jasminum nudiflorum grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. It is low maintenance. Suggested uses include climber and wall shrubs, coastal, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and wall side borders. It is native to China North-Central, China South-Central and Tibet.
About
Jasminum nudiflorum, the winter jasmine, is a slender, deciduous shrub native to China (Gansu, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Xizang (Tibet), Yunnan). The flower's blossoming peaks right after winter, which is why it is also named Yingchun (迎春) in Chinese, which means "the flower that welcomes Spring". It is widely cultivated as an ornamental and is reportedly naturalized in France and in scattered locations in the United States (Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia, Tennessee, Maryland and New Jersey). It grows to around 1.5-2.5 metres tall and 1.5-2.5 metres wide, carrying deciduous foliage. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, well-drained conditions and south-facing, north-facing, east-facing and west-facing aspects.
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About the genus
Jasmine is a genus of shrubs and vines in the olive family of Oleaceae. It contains around 200 species native to tropical and warm temperate regions of Asia, Africa, and Oceania.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Jasminum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Jasminum nudiflorum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Climber and wall shrubs, Coastal, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wall side borders
- Native to
- China North-Central, China South-Central, Tibet
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Jasminum nudiflorum
- Cultivation
- Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; tolerates a range of soil types and pH; suitable for training against walls or as ground cover
- Pruning
- Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth
- Propagation
- Layering, Hardwood cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Scale insects, Mealybugs, Glasshouse red spider mite under glass
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Jasminum nudiflorum?
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; tolerates a range of soil types and pH; suitable for training against walls or as ground cover.
Where is the best place to plant Jasminum nudiflorum?
Jasminum nudiflorum prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Jasminum nudiflorum need?
Jasminum nudiflorum is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
How do I prune Jasminum nudiflorum?
Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
How big does Jasminum nudiflorum grow?
Jasminum nudiflorum reaches a height of 1.5-2.5 metres and a spread of 1.5-2.5 metres. It takes around 5-10 years to reach full size.
Is Jasminum nudiflorum hardy in the UK?
Jasminum nudiflorum has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Jasminum nudiflorum?
Layering, Hardwood cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
