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JASMINUM polyanthum
Commonly known as Jasmine, Jessamine

Best white scented jasmine for the greenhouse
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
Best in a temperate or warm glasshouse. -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, mealybugs. -
Place of origin
Western and southwest China. -
EvergreenOpposite, deep-green leaves composed of 5-7 leaflets, to 8cm (3in) long.
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White
From pink buds. -
Cottage garden
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Town garden
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Pinnate
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Lanceolate
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Height
3m (10ft) or more. -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingVigorous, twining climber. Abundant flowers to 2cm (¾in) wide in panicles to 10cm (4in) long.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Scented flowersVery fragrant.
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Jasmine - Care Guide