About
Jasminum officinale, the common jasmine, is a large, usually deciduous, vigorous climber reaching up to 12 m with green branches bearing mid-green leaves with 7�9 leaflets. Very fragrant, white flowers 2 cm wide open in terminal clusters of 3�10 in summer and early autumn. One of the most popular and fragrant of all garden climbers.
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 moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub
HabitClimbing
FoliageDeciduous
Height4-8 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCoastal, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Native toAsia
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationTo bring out the sweet fragrance of the flowers, the ideal planting position should be warm, sunny and sheltered but it will cope with partial shade and colder positions provided the soil is well-drained
PruningPrune out thin, old shoots after flowering
PropagationPropagate by layering, hardwood cuttings 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)