Survivor
4
To cover part of a plain north facing wooden fence
Digger
Suffolk
item_content
2 litre pot
within 3 weeks
This climber is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: January to March
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Cheerful yellow flowers appear on bare stems in winter and early spring and really brighten up a dark, winter day. This vigorous shrubby climber is easy to grow and easy to train on wires or a trellis, but it looks just as attractive left to scramble freely over low walls. Bright green stems, even in winter, and dark green shoots add to the appeal of this lovely climber. Give it space to express itself. - Garden care: Prune back after flowering to strong buds or young lower branches. On older plants, cut back about a quarter of the old shoots to the base.
Eventual height & spread
Notes on Jasminum nudiflorum
"Make February, surely the worst gardening month of all, bearable with these lemon flowers that cling to warm-green stems"
Goes well with
Lovely plant
4
I gave this to my sister and she has been happy with the plant although it has been quite slow growing as I don't think it is in the best position.
Mandy the gardening lover
Southend-on-sea
Disppointing
3
It is disappointing that the Jasminum nudiflorum has not flowered this year, but it is alive and looks healthy.
Home
South Wales
Winter colour
5
Got this for some winter colour and even though it's still tiny, it has been flowering since December.
Gryphi
Clacton on Sea
it gone berserk
5
common every day shrub that's stood the test of time
billy
cirencester
1667
4.2
5
100.0
- I have searched and searched and searched the internet rather than asking another Q here but with no success. I was looking to see how you train a winter flowering jasmine on a trellis? I originally was going to plant this on a shed wall but decided to plant it on a north facing 5 foot fence panel. I wanted to know how to train it and how to prune it to keep it to 5 footish? Plenty of people say that so many winter flowering jasmines are badly pruned but perhaps that is because nobody seems to provide drawings/videos or anything about HOW to train on a fence/trellis. :O( Can you help please?
-
Kat13
-
Hello, There are no hard and fast rules, but if you have a section of fence you would like it to cover, then the first thing you need to do is provide some form of support. This could be a trellis pannel or a series of stout wires. The important thing is that they are firmly attached. Then plant the jasmine around 30 - 45cm away from the base of the fence and using bamboo canes support the lax stems, splaying them out, but back towards the fence. When the stems are tall enough start to tie them onto the supports with the aim of forming an evenly spaced, permanent framework of branches. Continue to tie in the stems as the plant grows until it has reached the desired height and spread. When it comes to pruning, this should be done in early spring, immediately after flowering. The aim is to cut back the flowered stems that are not needed to fill the space to within 2 or 3 buds from the point where they join the main framework.
Helen
- I have a shed wall 12 foot long and want to plant Jasminum nudiflorum on it for winter colour what could I team with this for summer colour? Could I get a Lonicera and Clematis or would these take over the Jasminum thanks?
-
Kat 13
-
Hello, This plant has an eventual height and spread of around 3m, so if you have a large shed (and enough room to house another plant), then you could definitely consider a more compact honeysuckle such as Lonicera 'Rhubarb and Custard' - please click on the following link to go straight to it. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/lonicera-periclymenum-rhubarb-and-custard/classid.2000020958/
Helen
- Hi, I was wondering if this jasmine would be happy in a pot for few years or does it need planting straight to the ground? Also, if I would buy it now (start of Sept), will it flower already this coming winter, or is the plant too small? Thank you!
-
Hemlock
-
Hello, It is possible to grow this in a large pot for a couplee of years (provided it is kept well fed and watered), however ultimately it will be happier planted out in the ground. As for flowering, you may get a smattering of flowers in the first year, although we cannot guarantee this.
Helen
- Hello dear Crocus, Firstly thank you for all the plants I bought from you. They are doing well. I am thinking about some colour in winter. Could I train winter jasmin up an arch and combine it with deciduous honeysuckle or climbing rose? I would be very grateful if you could help me to understand if this project of mine is doable. All best. Tatiana
-
Tatosha
-
Hello, Yes, it is possible to tie this jasmine into an arch, but the arch will need to be large and sturdy - and you could then train something up the other side too.
Helen
- Winter flowering shrubs and climbers to plant with new hedge Hello, I have newly planted a hedge (made up from Hornbeam, Rosa rugosa, Blackthorn, Cornus, Hawthorn and Hazel) about 50ft long. I have been told that if I was to plant amongst the hedge some winter flowering Clematis such as 'Wisley Cream' it would give some nice colour these bleak winter months when the hedge is bare of foliage. The hedge is south facing and although the ground is ???good??? heavy Cambridgeshire clay the hedge has been planted in a trench back filled with leaf mulch, chipped wood and spent peat. Although I have said about in-planting Clematis in the hedge, I am open to other plant suggestions if you have any. Regards Terry
-
Terry Allum
-
Hello Terry, If you click on the following link it will take you to all our winter flowering climbers - of which the Jasminum is tougher and more like a shrub. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/climbers/plcid.15/vid.204/ Alternatively, this link will take you to all our winter flowering shrubs. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/plcid.1/vid.204/ I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
Crocus Helpdesk
- Plants suitable for patio pots Hello I wanted to enquire if you have a Sarocococca hookeriana var. humilis, I looked online but it's not listed. I am askng for that particular plant, because I only have a patio and want plants that won't grow to an enormous size or require spectacular care. A rosemary and a dwarf syringa I bought from you are doing very well. Plants always arrive in very good condition which I really appreciate. A Myrtus communis subsp. 'Tarentina' which I potted up immediately in a larger pot suffered shock I think, - I wonder what you know about this myrtle? I am wanting to grow plants on a small patio in containers and wonder if the following plants are suitable:- Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis (if you have got it) or a Sarcococca hookeriana digyna (which is in your listings). Winter Jasmine, or any of the other Jasmines, Wintersweet, Witchhazel, Abelia grandiflora but would this be too large for my patio- I am thinking of winter cheer with its red berries, and Nandina Domestica. Many thanks Bernadette
-
Bernadette Matthews
-
Hello Bernadette, I'm afraid we do not sell Sacrocococca hookeriana var. humilis, but the other two we list will be fine in a large pot as long as they are kept well fed and watered. It is my experience that most plants will cope if the pot is big enough and they are well looked after, however larger plants like the Jasminum nudiflorum, Wintersweet, Witchhazel, Abelia or Nandinas will eventually run out of steam and need to be placed into the garden. You should however be able to get a good few years from them. As for the Myrtus, I have not heard that they particularly dislike being moved, but as they are not fully hardy they need protection in winter. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
Crocus Helpdesk
- What climber can I grow in a shady area? I have a blank wall that only gets sun late afternoon. Can you please advise me what I should choose?
-
william high
-
There are some lovely climbers that would be suitable for your shady wall. Just click on the link below each plant to find out more about that particular one. 'Lonicera japonica Halliana' - pure white flowers that fade to yellow http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=1678&CategoryID= 'Chaenomeles x superba Crimson and Gold' - a wall shrub with red flowers http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=780&CategoryID= 'Jasminum nudiflorum' - wall shrub with bright yellow flowers in winter http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=1667&CategoryID= 'Schizophragma hydrangeoides' - hydrangea-like white flowers http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=4374&CategoryID= 'Hedera varieties - evergreen climbers http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/pl/?q=edera 'Garrya elliptica James Roof' - has extra long, silky catkins http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=3880&CategoryID= Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris' - climbing hydrangea http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=1665&CategoryID= Parthenocissus - fiery autumnal colours http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?CommonName=parthenocissus
Crocus
- What can I grow against a north facing wall? We own a bungalow in the highlands of Scotland which is a holiday home. The front is North Facing on to a natural woodland hill so is quite shady although sheltered. We would like to grow something against the front to provide colour, smell and interest. Can you help?
-
Pam Lindsay
-
There are a few climbers or wall shrubs that would suit your position (not all are evergreen, but you could mix evergreen with deciduous for more interest): Here are some of the best Lonicera japonica 'Halliana' - creamy white flowers that fade to yellow http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=1678&CategoryID= Jasminum nudiflorum - a wall shrub with bright yellow flowers in winter http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=1667&CategoryID= Hedera varieties - tough, evergreen climbers http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/pl/?q=edera Garrya elliptica 'James Roof' - and evergreen wall shrub with extra long silky catkins http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=3880&CategoryID= Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris - the climbing hydrangea http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=1665&CategoryID= Parthenocissus - fiery autumnal colours http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?CommonName=parthenocissus
Crocus
March pruning of trees, shrubs and climbers
The following notes can be used as a guide when pruning trees, shrubs and climbers in your garden during the month of March. It's timely advice if you have any of the following in your garden. Abeliophyllum, Artemesia, Brachyglottis, Brunfelsia, Buddleja
Read full articleFebruary pruning of trees, shrubs and climbers
The garden is at its most dormant right now, so it’s a good time to catch up on any pruning missed or forgotten since the autumn. If the weather isn’t favourable, you can leave it for a week or two, but make sure all winter pruning is completed before the
Read full articleWinter warmers
There are a few tough shrubs that will help illuminate the darker months of the year with their luminous yellow flowers. One of the brightest winter warmers is winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum) and this versatile, hardy shrub can be tightly clipped aga
Read full article
