
Jasminum nitidum
Description
Bushy, tender evergreen shrub about 1.5m tall, eventually producing long twining stems to 3m in length. Glossy dark green leaves are opposite and 8cm long. Fragrant, star-like white flowers from red-purple buds have up to 11 slender lobes and flower freely from late spring to autumn
Plant Characteristics
Growth Habit
WeepingSpreading
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.2 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 1-12
Key Features
FragrantCoastalCottage and informal gardenPatio and container plantsSub-tropicalClimber and wall shrubsConservatory and greenhouseFlower borders and bedsWall side borders