Jasminum officinale

Summer Jasmine

Jasmine (taxonomic name Jasminum) is a genus native to tropical and warm temperate regions. They are widely cultivated for the very fine fragrance of their flowers. They are commonly grown in gardens, as a house plant, and as a supply of cut flowers. Jasminum officinale and J. officinale f. affine (syn. J. grandiflorum), is frost hardy and suitable for outdoor cultivation against a sunny, sheltered wall in mild regions only. Elsewhere, it can be grown as a conservatory or glasshouse climber.

plant Features

Full sun to partial shade
Occasional watering
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
Rich and free draining

plant information

Common name

Summer Jasmine

Latin name

Jasminum officinale

type

Flowering climber

family

Oleaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun to partial shade
Frost

Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

Soil

Rich and free draining
Water

Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Summer Jasmine is 1.00meters x 5.00meters

1.00 M 5.00 M

Jasminum officinale

Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

All jasmines need a fertile, well-drained soil in full or partial sun. Summer jasmine needs a sheltered spot, full sun and a south- or south west-facing aspect. Winter jasmine is more tolerant of partial shade and a south east or north west aspect. North and north east aspects are best avoided. Frost hardy species are fine in an unheated conservatory or a cold greenhouse kept frost-free with a small heater. Tender species may require a minimum night temperature of 13-15ºC (55-59ºF). Jasmines make lovely container specimens. Ensure you use a container with good drainage holes. Cover the holes with a crock or too so that the compost does not wash through, and fill with John Innes No 2. Leave space at the top for watering, and place the pot in bright but filtered light.

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