About
A medium-sized deciduous shrub to a height of 1m with long, arching branches. The dark green leaves are small, made up of three leaflets and edged with white. Flowers to 2.5cm in width, bright yellow in winter and spring.
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 shade, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, North-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Climber Wall Shrub
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any good garden soil that is well-drained in full sun or partial shade. See Jasmine cultivation
PruningPruning group 2, after flowering. Remove stems showing reversion as seen. Can be wall-trained or clipped as a hedge
PropagationPropagate by layering or semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)