Jasminum beesianum
red jasmine
A woody, twining climber, with dark, dull green ovate leaves, and cymes of small red, salveform, fragrant flowers from early summer. May be deciduous in colder areas of the UK.
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Black | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Oleaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi 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
- China
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown in fertile, well drained sun in full sun or partial shade, in a sheltered postion. Will tolerate most soil types. Deciduous in cold areas.
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cutting or layering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
- Wall side borders
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Prune thin or old shoots 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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