Jasminum sinense — Climbing, Trailing, Clump forming

Overview

Jasminum sinense is a climbing, trailing, clump forming climber wall shrub in the genus Jasminum, part of the Oleaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Jasminum sinense grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include climbers, wall side borders, conservatories and ground cover.

About

Jasminum sinense is a cultivar of the Jasminum genus, which includes evergreen or deciduous climbing shrubs with pinnate leaves and star-shaped flowers. This plant is a deciduous climber suited to full sun and sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. It thrives in fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Jasminum sinense is hardy to UK zone H5 and is typically grown for interest in spring and summer. It is suitable for use as a climber on walls, in conservatories, or as ground cover, and can be propagated by semi-ripe cuttings or layering.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Jasminum

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Jasminum sinense size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Climber Wall Shrub
Habit: Climbing, Trailing, Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous, Evergreen
Suggested uses: Climbers, Wall side borders, Conservatories, Ground cover

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Jasminum sinense

Propagation: Semi-ripe cuttings, Layering
Pest resistance: Aphids, Scale insects, Mealybugs, Glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistance: Honey fungus