Jasminum grandiflorum L.
Catalonian jasmine
A semi-evergreen or decidous woody, twining climber with compound glossy-green pinnate leaves comprising of 7 to 9 opposite leaflets. Has pink-tinged buds opening to very fragrant 5cm white flowers from summer to autumn.
Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Oleaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous or 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
- SW Arabia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in full sun or partial shade, moist, well-drained fertile soil, avoiding water-logging. It will underperform during prolonged drought, shade or cool wet conditions.
Propagation
By layering or semi-hard wood cuttings.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Climber and wall shrubs
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Immediately after flowering, remove dead, damaged or diseased stems.
Pests
May be susceptible to spider mites.
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
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