Famed for the fragrance of its flowers, this genus from Africa and Asia (with a lone American species) includes some 200 species of deciduous, semi-deciduous, and evergreen shrubs and woody-stemmed climbers. Both shrubs and climbers flower generously, though the foliage, which varies greatly in colr and texture, will also add interest to a trellis or rock garden. The flowers, which are borne in clusters at the branch tips and leaf axils, are tubular with 5 widely flared lobes. They are most commonly white, white flushed pink, or yelow, and can be scentless to almost overpoweringly fragant. Many properties are attributed to the plant's perfume, which is widely regarded to be an aphrodisiac.
CULTIVATION
Jasmines vary in hardiness depending on their origins, though few will tolerate repeated severe frosts. They are averse to drought, preferring moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil, and a position in full sun or partial shade. In suitable climates most species grow rapidly and some can become rather invasive. Propagate from seed, cuttings, or layers.
Top Tip
Popular in cottage gardens and a useful companion plant, jasmines can be kept neat and tidy if pinched back and pruned in spring before new growth occurs.
CULTIVATION
Jasmines vary in hardiness depending on their origins, though few will tolerate repeated severe frosts. They are averse to drought, preferring moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil, and a position in full sun or partial shade. In suitable climates most species grow rapidly and some can become rather invasive. Propagate from seed, cuttings, or layers.
Top Tip
Popular in cottage gardens and a useful companion plant, jasmines can be kept neat and tidy if pinched back and pruned in spring before new growth occurs.
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