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Jasminum angulare

angular jasmine

A scrambling or twining evergreen shrub with paired, pinnate leaves and sprays of very fragrant, starry white flowers 3cm across in late summer and autumn

Synonyms
Jasminum capense Thunb.
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
2.5–4 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn White Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical 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
S Africa

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass in peat-free, loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light, or full light with shade from hot sun. Water freely in growth and apply a low nitrogen liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings or layering

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
Pruning

Thin overcrowded growth after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects and mealybugs and glasshouse red spider mite under glass

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)

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