Jasminum officinale
True Jasmine
Common names: Common Jasmine, Fragrant Jasmine
Photo: Dinesh Valke from Thane, India · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source
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Description
True Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) is a summer‑green, climbing semi‑evergreen shrub that offers a special garden experience with its white, strongly fragrant flowers from June to September. It climbs effortlessly two to four metres on a trellis or support, making it ideal for sunny seating areas, pergolas, and house walls. Its feathery, dark green leaves provide an attractive backdrop for the star‑shaped flowers all year round. The species originates from the Caucasus and Western Asia, so it appreciates a sheltered, warm location with light winter protection here. Bees and other insects are attracted to the fragrant blooms, making the jasmine ecologically valuable.
Care instructions
Plant True Jasmine in a sheltered, warm spot with full sun to partial shade, preferably facing a south wall with a support. Water regularly and thoroughly, but keep the root zone free of standing water; a mulch layer helps prevent drying out in summer. After flowering, prune back overgrown shoots to keep the plant compact and ensure abundant flowering the following year. In harsh conditions, provide winter protection from October onward using a fleece or straw around the base; young potted plants should be overwintered in a frost‑free, bright location. Fertilize during the growing season from May to August every few weeks with an organic flowering plant fertilizer.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, loamy
Feeding
Medium feeder
Pruning
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