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Beginner
skill rating |
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1m
max. spread |
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8m
max. height |
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5-10 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Jasminum officinale
Other names: Poet's jasmine, Common jasmine
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Genus: Jasminum
Species: J. officinale - J. officinale is a fast-growing climber with pinnate leaves and clusters of fragrant, pink-flushed white flowers in summer.
Jasminum officinale is: Deciduous
Flower: Pale-pink, White in Spring; White, Pale-pink in Autumn
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Fruit: Black in Autumn
Habit: Arching, Branching, Climbing
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Jasminum officinale (Common jasmine) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Wallside and trellises, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Roof terrace
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Prefers a sheltered spot. Fragrance is best in sun.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Well-drained, Moist but well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Miriam Mesa-Villalba
Despite its heady scent, jasmine does not seem to be especially attractive to moths. However, it grows very rapidly and when mature, is sturdy enough to provide useful nesting sites for birds.
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- Posted: Sun. 17th May 2009 15:00
- Last reply: Sun. 26th June 2011 16:23
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