Jasminum nudiflorum
Winter jasmine
Common names: Winter-Jasmine
At a glance
- Light
- Partial shade
- Hardiness
- Hardy
- Pruning
- Mar–Apr
- Flowering
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
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Description
Winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum) is a deciduous, semi‑climbing shrub that defies the winter dormancy of most plants. From December to March it produces bright yellow flowers directly on its still‑green, bare stems. The trailing vines create a light‑green curtain along walls and trellises, adding structure to beds even in cold months. Though its scent is faint compared to its summer‑blooming relatives, it impresses with its early flowering and compact growth when trimmed after blooming.
Care instructions
Plant in a sunny to partially shaded spot, preferably against a wall or trellis, as it is not a true climber and needs support. Use a well‑drained, moderately fertile soil; the plant does not tolerate waterlogging. Prune immediately after flowering in spring to encourage new shoots for the next winter and to maintain a dense habit. In very cold areas, a mulch layer around the roots protects young plants during their first winters. Water moderately during dry summer periods; the plant is tolerant of occasional drought.
The care notes were machine-translated from German.
Garden year
FloweringJan–Mar, Dec
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
well-drained, loamy, nutrient-rich, dry
Winter jasmine is undemanding about soil and even tolerates short dry spells well. It feels most at home in free-draining, nutrient-rich garden soil with some loam that retains water without becoming waterlogged. Be sure to avoid waterlogging, as the roots will otherwise rot. A slightly to moderately alkaline to neutral soil suits it best.
Feeding
Light feeder
Winter jasmine gets by with few nutrients and needs no regular feeding. In spring, a thin layer of ripe compost around the root zone is enough to support flowering for the next winter. More feeding leads rather to excessive leaf growth at the expense of flowers.
Pruning
Prune winter jasmine straight after flowering in early spring, so that next year's flower buds on the new shoots have enough time to ripen. Remove old, bare shoots close to the ground and thin out the framework so that light and air reach the inside. Regular, moderate pruning keeps the plant compact and free-flowering.
Overwintering
Winter jasmine is hardy without problems in most parts of Germany, Austria and Switzerland and even flowers in the middle of winter on frost-free days. In very harsh upland areas, or with young plants, a mulch layer of leaves or brushwood over the roots helps. Container plants also tolerate frost, but appreciate a sheltered spot by the house wall in hard, lasting frost.
Propagation
Methods
- Cuttings
- Layering
The easiest way to propagate winter jasmine is by layering. In summer, lay a flexible shoot on the ground, weigh it down at one point with some substrate and wait until roots form there; then you can separate the rooted shoot. Cuttings from semi-ripe shoots also root well in summer in free-draining seed compost. Keep the substrate evenly moist and choose a warm spot in partial shade.
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