Jasminum officinale 'Devon Cream'

jasmine (syn. Clotted Cream)

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Soft-cream flowers, larger than usual, pack a more powerful scent on this softly-toned climber for a warm place - sensational close to purple viticella clematis like ‘Etoile Violette

Val Bourne - Garden Writer


  • Position: full sun
  • Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: fast-growing
  • Flowering period: June to August
  • Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection)

    A superb new cream coloured form of the much loved common jasmine, but with larger flowers and even more fragrance. This versatile, deciduous climber appreciates a sheltered, sunny, well-drained site, and can cope with dry conditions. Since it spreads quickly in all directions, it's ideal for covering a large south or west facing wall or an unsightly garden building. To best appreciate the fragrant flowers, choose a site close to a house entrance or well-used path. In small gardens, it is best planted in a pot and trained up a trellis or wall.

  • Garden care: After flowering remove old and over-crowded shoots. Prune hard in autumn to keep it within bounds, but be warned that flowering will be retarded the following year.
Clematis × triternata Rubromarginata

Clematis × triternata 'Rubromarginata'

clematis (group 3)

Delicious, marzipan-scented flowers

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2lt pot (60cm cane) within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Clematis Josephine = 'Evijohill' (PBR)

Clematis Josephine ('Evijohill') (PBR)

clematis (group 2)

Fabulously double flowers

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2lt pot (60cm cane) within 2 weeks
Clematis Etoile Violette

Clematis Étoile Violette

clematis (group 3)

Produces masses of deep purple blooms

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2lt pot (60cm cane) within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Clematis Perle d'Azur

Clematis 'Perle d'Azur'

clematis (group 3)

Stunning pale turquoise-blue flowers

£14.99 Buy
2lt pot (60cm cane) available to order from late summer 2013
 

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    Star Jasmine

    Hi There, I have a Star Jasmine that was planted in 2007. It's has been in the same spot since then and the vine itself has grown but I have never had a single flower. Obviously I bought the plant to try and get the lovely scent in the garden. I'm a bit baffled as the plant seems to love the spot it's in. I just thought by now I'd have seen some flowers. Can you suggest anything to help it flower?
    Asked on 7/6/2009 by Joanna Bryan

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    • A:

      There are a number of reasons why plants don't flower including too much shade, not enough water or nutrients, or pruning at the wrong time of the year. It can also be caused by the plant putting on new root growth instead of focusing its energies on producing flowers. I am not really sure why yours has not produced buds, but you can often give them a bit of a push by feeding with a high potash fertiliser such as Tomorite.

      Answered on 7/8/2009 by Crocus Helpdesk

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    Why don't the climbers flower

    My aunt aged 83 has a Jasmine and Honeysuckle growing beautifully up an east facing wall getting plenty of warmth and sunshine. They were planted about 5 1/2 years ago. The Jasmine flowered briefly in its second year of growth but hasn't flowered since and the Honeysuckle hasn't bloomed at all. Both plants are very healthy in every other respect. Can you please advise.Thanking you in anticipation. Sarah
    Asked on 6/14/2009 by Sarah King

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    • A:

      Hello there, The most likely cause is a lack of sun, although other factors could include pruning at the wrong time of the year, or not enough feed or water. If you want to give them a bit of a push, then feed them with Sulphate of Potash (following the manufacturers instructions).I hope this helps, Helen.

      Answered on 2/28/2012 by helen.derrin
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