Winter Jasmine
Jasminum nudiflorum
Summer foliage of winter-flowering jasmine
Winter-flowering jasmine in summer, here cascading over a fence
A huge, cascading winter-flowering jasmine in July
Winter Jasmine: The same plant like above, flowers in winter
The Winter-flowering Jasmine delights with its winter flowers, which make lovely cut flowers. This plant is particularly suitable for cascading over walls.
Requirements
Sunny (full sun) to semi-shaded Position, will flower less in full shade. Nutrient rich, deep soils; heavy (clay-) soils are unsuitable, as plants become frost tender.sunny
Growth and Leaves
Scrambler, grows with long and at times cascading rods. Moderate to vigorous growth habit, filigree leaves, suitable for detail and accent planting, during summer has often a rather inconspicuous appearance. Forms dense, green mats when cascading. Foliage from April to October.
Flower and Fruit
What is truly remarkable about these flowers is the time of their appearance, namely before Christmas in mild winters, otherwise in February or March. The bright stars are very decorative especially against a dark background. Branches are cut when in bud, which will open in the warm indoor temperatures within a few days and look very much like forsythia. The fruit appear as inconspicuous, black berries.
Growth Support Systems
Wires for attaching and guidance are beneficial, plant is also easily attached to an espalier or trellis system. Without assistance will lean against walls. For suitable support systems refer below. Light to Medium Support Systems are sufficient.
Pruning
Pruning can encourage branching.
Winter-flowering jasmine in summer
Matching the railing..
Historical espalier with wires for support and guidance, and to prevent collapsing, flat brackets have been concreted in to ensure adequate distance from the wall.
On an espalier |
Winter-flowering jasmine in bloom |
Jsminum nudiflorum in winter |
