About
Jasminum polyanthum, the many-flowered jasmine, is a very vigorous, tender, evergreen twining climber to 7.5 m with dark-green leaves of up to 7 lance-shaped leaflets, bearing masses of intensely fragrant, long-tubed, white flowers 2 cm across opening from pink buds in large panicles to 10 cm from late spring. One of the most powerfully fragrant of all jasmines for a warm conservatory or frost-free garden.
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, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Climber Wall Shrub
HabitClimbing
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Native toSW China
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationA tender climber best grown in a container in a conservatory or warm greenhouse in peat-free, loam-based compost in bright filtered light. Can be grown outdoors in frost-free parts of the country in full sun or part shade with shelter, in well-drained soil
PruningThin overcrowded growth after flowering, may need restrictive pruning under glass
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer or by layering in autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, scale insects and mealybugs under glass
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)