Healthy plant, growing well. Need several to cover any sort
East facing wall
GC
Northumberland
This climber is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
"Make February, surely the worst gardening month of all, bearable with these lemon flowers that cling to warm-green stems"
East facing wall
GC
Northumberland
I have planted one of these wherever I have lived. I love the bright yellow bloom against the dark green stem and leaf, provides winter cheer. Makes a substantial shrub, and can give shelter to insects and birds when grown.
Jo's Mum
East of England
Chosen to give us winter colour from our window
Rob
Wembley
It is thriving in our garden
Helen the planthunter
Hampshire
An easy to establish winter flowering plant. Used on its own as a feature against a split bamboo fence. Needs trimming to keep a nice shape and prevent a wild jumble of branches.
Oldwoman
Lincolnshire
To cover part of a plain north facing wooden fence
Digger
Suffolk
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
It is disappointing that the Jasminum nudiflorum has not flowered this year, but it is alive and looks healthy.
Home
South Wales
Got this for some winter colour and even though it's still tiny, it has been flowering since December.
Gryphi
Clacton on Sea
common every day shrub that's stood the test of time
billy
cirencester
100.0
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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