Jasminum multipartitum
starry wild jasmine
An evergreen shrub to about 1.5m with glossy, dark green leaves. In late spring to late summer, from deep pink buds, produces large, eight-petalled, star-shaped, white flowers with a delicate scent, more pronounced in the evening
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Oleaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow outdoors in well-drained soil in a sheltered frost-free area. Under glass grow in loam-based compost in bright filtered light
Propagation
Propagate by seed, by semi-hardwood cuttings or by layering in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects and mealybugs under glass
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
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