JASMINUM
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JASMINUM
Commonly known as Common jasmine, Jessamine
Starry-flowered climbers or scramblers for outdoor structures, conservatories or glasshouses.
In the olive family.
Genus of 200 or more species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs and climbers from woodland, scrub and rocky places in tropical and temperate regions.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Not as free-flowering as the parent. -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, mealybugs. -
Place of origin
Caucasus, northern Iran, Afghanistan, Himalayas, western China. -
DeciduousOpposite, pinnate leaves composed of 5-9 elliptical leaflets to 6cm (2½in) long.
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White
Sometimes followed by black berries. -
Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Gold variegated
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingWoody climber. Clusters of up to 5 flowers, 2cm (¾in) across.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Scented flowersVery fragrant.
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Jasmine - Care Guide
