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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

Other common names
African jasmine
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Oleaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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 peat-free, 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

Pruning group 9

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects and mealybugs under glass

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)

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