Jasminum Nudiflorum

Jasminum Nudiflorum

Why Buy Me?

• Lovely fragrance
• Bright yellow flowers
• Flowers in winter & spring

Growing Conditions

Light:
Winter Jasmine thrives in full sun to partial shade. It flowers best in full sun but tolerates light shade, especially in hotter climates where some afternoon shade helps prevent leaf scorch.

Soil:
Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soils. Adaptable to a range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. Prefers neutral to slightly alkaline pH but is tolerant of various conditions.

Exposure:
Performs well in sheltered to exposed locations. It is hardy and resilient to wind and urban pollution, making it suitable for a wide variety of garden positions.

Drought Tolerance:
Moderate. Once established, it tolerates short dry spells but benefits from occasional watering in prolonged drought to maintain healthy growth and flowering.

Cultivation & Care

Planting Time:
Best planted in spring or autumn to allow roots to establish before extreme temperatures.

Spacing:
Space plants about 1.5 to 2 metres (5–6.5 feet) apart to accommodate its spreading habit.

Watering & Fertilization:
Water regularly during the first growing season, then only during extended dry periods. Feed with a balanced fertilizer in early spring to promote vigorous growth and flowering.

Mulching & Pruning:
Apply mulch in spring to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Prune immediately after flowering by cutting back old stems to encourage new growth and maintain shape. Can be pruned harder in late winter if necessary.

Propagation:
Easily propagated by hardwood cuttings in late autumn or by layering in spring. Seed propagation is uncommon.

Seasonal Interest

Spring:
New shoots and fresh green leaves develop, replacing older growth.

Summer:
Foliage remains lush and green through summer, providing attractive groundcover or climber foliage.

Autumn:
Leaves may remain on the plant well into autumn before dropping as winter approaches.

Winter:
Flowers appear on bare, arching green stems from late winter (January to March), producing bright yellow, jasmine-scented blooms that add valuable winter interest when few other plants are flowering.

Wildlife & Garden Use

Wildlife:
Flowers attract early pollinators such as bees seeking nectar in late winter. Dense growth offers shelter for insects and small birds.

Garden Use:
Ideal for training over walls, fences, pergolas, or as groundcover on banks and slopes. Especially valuable for brightening winter gardens with its vivid yellow flowers. Suitable for informal, cottage, or woodland gardens.

Companion Plants:
Pairs well with early spring bulbs (such as crocus, snowdrops, and daffodils) for layered seasonal interest. Also complements deciduous shrubs and evergreens that provide structural winter form.

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