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JASMINUM mesnyi
Commonly known as Jasmine, Primrose jasmine
Long bright yellow semi-double flowers. Best grown on a warm, sheltered wall or in a conservatory
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - opposite, pinnate, glossy, deep green leaves with 3 oblong to lance-shaped leaflets 3-7cm (1¼-3in) long.
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Yellow -
Height - 3m (10ft) -
Spread - 1-2m (3-6½ft)
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Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging - tall, open, slender-stemmed shrub which acts like a climber when grown with support Produces usually semi-double flowers 3-4.5cm (1¼-1¾in) across, singly or in small clusters.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
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Additional Features - Good to know - - can be pruned back to strong buds annually after flowering -
Pests & Diseases - aphids, mealybugs -
Place of origin - southwestern China -
Flower Shape - Semi-double - Two rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Pruning group - Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
RHS groups 2 & 3 -
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Jasmine - Care Guide
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