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Jasminum officinale (Common jasmine)
1 hour care
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8m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Jasminum officinale
Other names
Poet's jasmine, Common jasmine
Genus
Jasminum 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
Habit
Arching, Branching, Climbing
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
White, Pale-pink in Spring; White, Pale-pink in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Prune out thin, old shoots after flowering.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Jasminum officinale (Common jasmine) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Jasminum officinale
Other names
Poet's jasmine, Common jasmine
Genus
Jasminum Jasminum
Species
J. officinale - J. officinale is a fast-growing climber with pinnate leaves and clusters of fragrant, pink-flushed white flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Branching, Climbing
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
White, Pale-pink in Spring; White, Pale-pink in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
General care
Pruning
Prune out thin, old shoots after flowering.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Jasminum officinale (Common jasmine) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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