About
Jasminum nudiflorum, the winter jasmine, is a medium-sized deciduous shrub with long, arching, bright-green branches. Bright-yellow flowers to 2.5 cm across appear in winter and early spring directly on the bare, dark-green stems. One of the most reliable and valuable of all winter-flowering shrubs for a sheltered, sunny wall or bank.
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, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCoastal
Native toN China
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in sun or partial shade
PruningPruning group 2
PropagationPropagate by layering 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)