Jasminum officinale 'Inverleith'
jasmine
This award-winning jasmine will add colour and perfume to the summer garden. Its lustrous foliage appears each spring with a...
Plant description
This award-winning jasmine will add colour and perfume to the summer garden. Its lustrous foliage appears each spring with a soft bronze flush, and soon unfurls to reveal rich green pinnate leaves, which create an attractive backdrop for the flowers. These form in clusters and when they open from the pointed, raspberry-pink buds, they have a powerful perfume, which on a still day (or evening), will fill the surrounding air. You won't want to miss out on this, so try to place it near an open window, seating area or pathway if you can.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Jasminum officinale Inverleith:
To avoid dry conditions, and to ensure good soil contact around the rootball, we advise planting climbers at least 30cm (12in), and preferably 45-60cm (18-24in) away from the base of a wall or fence. An even larger distance should be maintained when planting climbers beside an existing tree or shrub.
Plant Jasminum in a warm, sunny and sheltered location which helps to bring out the sweet fragrance of the flowers. If the soil is well-drained, it will cope with partial shade and colder positions, though it may suffer from frost damage in colder winters. When planting, add some soil conditioner (well-rotted compost) to the planting hole and some mycorrhizal fungi to aid root establishment. Grow Jasminum against appropriate support such as trellis or wires attached to walls and fences. Tie the shoots into their support as they grow.
