Jasminum polyanthum
many-flowered jasmine
Very vigorous, tender evergreen twining climber up to 7.5m tall, with dark green leaves, composed of up to 7 lance-shaped leaflets, and bearing masses of very fragrant, long-tubed white flowers 2cm across, opening from pink buds, in panicle-like clusters to 10cm long, from late spring outdoors in frost-free climates, or earlier in the year if grown in a warm greenhouse or conservatory
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | White | 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
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- SW China
How to grow
Cultivation
A tender climber best grown in a container in a conservatory or warm greenhouse in loam-based compost in bright filtered light. Can be grown outdoors in frost-free parts of the country in full sun or part shade with shelter, in well-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer or by layering in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wall side borders
- Climber and wall shrubs
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Thin overcrowded growth after flowering, may need restrictive pruning under glass
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects and mealybugs under glass
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
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