About
A large, deciduous, climber reaching up to 12m in height, the leaves with 7-9 leaflets are strongly flushed golden-yellow. Very aromatic, white flowers 2cm in width open in terminal clusters of 3 to 10 in summer and early autumn.
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 sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained, Moist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub
HabitClimbing
FoliageDeciduous
Height8-12 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesWildlife gardens, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationThe ideal planting position for fragrance and leaf colour should be warm, sunny and sheltered, but it will cope with partial shade and colder positions provided the soil is well-drained
PruningThin out old, flowered or overcrowded shoots after flowering
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer, or by layering in autumn. As this plant is protected by Plant Breeders' Rights, any propagation should be for personal rather than commercial use
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids and mealybugs
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)