Jasminum odoratissimum
fragrant jasmine
A scrambling, shrubby, evergreen climber to 2.5m or more, with mid-green leaves and fragrant, pure yellow, star-shaped flowers 2.5cm across, in small clusters from spring to autumn, and into winter if warm enough, sometimes followed by black, berry-like fruit
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green | Black | |
| Winter | Green | Black |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Oleaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
- Canary Islands
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a conservatory or cool greenhouse in peat-free, loam-based compost in bright filtered light or full light with shade from hot sun. Apply a potassium-rich fertiliser such as tomato feed monthly in the growing season. Water less frequently in winter
Propagation
Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer or layer autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Thin overcrowded growth after flowering; can be fairly hard pruned in early spring to encourage new growth
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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