Jasminum officinale Fiona Sunrise ('Frojas'PBR)
jasmine [Fiona Sunrise]
A deciduous, twining woody climber with distinctive yellow-green foliage that is tinted orange when young, and turns golden yellow in autumn. Fragrant, star-shaped white flowers are produced throughout the summer
Synonyms
Jasminum officinale 'Frojas'PBRJasminum officinale 'Fiona Sunrise'
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Yellow | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Green Yellow | ||
Autumn | Yellow Gold | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Oleaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Jasminum are evergreen or deciduous shrubs, many climbing by twining stems bearing usually pinnate leaves, and star-shaped white, pink or yellow flowers, which are sometimes very fragrant. Fruit a black berry
- Name status
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How to grow
Cultivation
The ideal planting position for fragrance and leaf colour should be warm, sunny and sheltered, but it will cope with partial shade and colder positions provided the soil is well-drained
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer, or by layering in autumn. As this plant is protected by Plant Breeders' Rights, any propagation should be for personal rather than commercial use
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
- Climber and wall shrubs
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Thin out old, flowered or overcrowded shoots after flowering
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
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