Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Jasminum are evergreen or deciduous shrubs that climb via twining stems. Their fragrant flowers are star-shaped.
Jasminum officinale f. affine is a strong grower with large, fragrant pink-tinged white flowers, which open from pink buds.
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny, site. It grows quickly, and is ideal for covering a large south or west-facing wall.
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Jasminum ‘Officinale’ and wildlife
Jasminum ‘Officinale’ is known for attracting bees and beneficial insects. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers, provides shelter and habitat and has seeds for birds.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Jasminum ‘Officinale’ poisonous?
Jasminum ‘Officinale’ has no toxic effects reported.
