Overview
Jasminum stephanense 'Starry St. SummerScent' is a plant with a climbing habit in the genus Jasminum, part of the Oleaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Jasminum stephanense 'Starry St. SummerScent' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include climber and wall shrub.
About
Jasminum stephanense 'Starry St. SummerScent' is a climbing jasmine cultivar in the olive family Oleaceae. This deciduous climber thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. It adapts well to a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and tolerates acid, alkaline, and neutral pH levels, provided the soil is moist but well-drained or well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for use as a climber or wall shrub and can be propagated by layering, hardwood, or semi-hardwood cuttings.
About the genus
Jasmine is a genus of shrubs and vines in the olive family of Oleaceae. It contains around 200 species native to tropical and warm temperate regions of Asia, Africa, and Oceania.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Jasminum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Jasminum stephanense 'Starry St. SummerScent' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Climber, Wall shrub
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Jasminum stephanense 'Starry St. SummerScent'
- Propagation
- Layering, Hardwood cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Scale insects, Mealybugs, Glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Jasminum stephanense 'Starry St. SummerScent'?
Jasminum stephanense 'Starry St. SummerScent' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Jasminum stephanense 'Starry St. SummerScent' need?
Jasminum stephanense 'Starry St. SummerScent' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Jasminum stephanense 'Starry St. SummerScent' hardy in the UK?
Jasminum stephanense 'Starry St. SummerScent' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Jasminum stephanense 'Starry St. SummerScent'?
Layering, Hardwood cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
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