Jasminum polyanthum – A Fragrant Climber with Abundant White Flowers
Jasminum polyanthum, commonly known as Pink Jasmine or Chinese Jasmine, is a highly fragrant, deciduous climbing shrub renowned for its stunning clusters of white flowers and its sweet scent that fills the air during the spring months. This vigorous climber is perfect for covering trellises, fences, pergolas, or arches, and is also ideal for creating a fragrant display in gardens, courtyards, or even in containers. With its fast growth, prolific blooms, and delightful fragrance, Jasminum polyanthum is a must-have for any garden looking to add vertical interest and sensory appeal.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
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Spring/Summer: The main attraction of Jasminum polyanthum is its large clusters of star-shaped, white flowers that bloom profusely from late winter through spring. These flowers, which appear in dense, fragrant clusters, are often tinged with a delicate pink hue as they begin to open, gradually fading to white as they mature. The sweet fragrance is one of its most sought-after features, filling the garden with a delightful perfume.
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Autumn: After the flowering season, Jasminum polyanthum’s glossy green leaves provide structure and interest throughout the autumn months. The foliage remains lush and vibrant, offering a soft, evergreen backdrop as the flowers fade.
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Winter: In milder climates, Jasminum polyanthum retains its leaves through winter, providing year-round coverage and texture to the garden. In colder regions, it may drop its leaves but can still provide a sense of structure during the colder months.
Structure & Form
Jasminum polyanthum is a vigorous, fast-growing climber that can reach heights of 4–6m (13–20ft), making it ideal for trellises, fences, and vertical planting spaces. It has a twining habit, which allows it to cling to structures with ease, creating a dense coverage of foliage and flowers. Its glossy, dark green leaves contrast beautifully with the white blossoms, providing a lush, tropical look. The plant’s vigorous growth can be controlled by regular pruning, helping it maintain its shape and keep it manageable in smaller spaces.
Ideal for Various Landscapes
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Vertical Gardens & Climbing Features: Due to its fast growth and climbing habit, Jasminum polyanthum is perfect for covering trellises, fences, arbors, and pergolas. It can transform a dull wall or structure into a fragrant, flowering feature.
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Fragrant Gardens: If you’re creating a sensory garden, Jasminum polyanthum is a must-have for its irresistible fragrance. Pair it with other fragrant plants like Lavender, Roses, or Lily of the Valley for a garden filled with delightful scents.
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Courtyards & Patios: This climbing jasmine is ideal for smaller spaces like courtyards or patios, where it can be grown in containers or along walls, filling the air with its sweet fragrance and vibrant blooms.
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Wildlife & Pollinator Gardens: Jasminum polyanthum is attractive to pollinators, especially bees and butterflies, who are drawn to the nectar-rich flowers. It’s a perfect addition to any wildlife garden or pollinator-friendly planting scheme.
Growing Conditions & Care
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Position: Jasminum polyanthum thrives in full sun to partial shade. For the best flowering, a sunny position is ideal, as it encourages the plant to produce abundant blooms. It can tolerate some shade but may not flower as profusely in less sunny conditions.
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Soil: This jasmine is adaptable to most well-drained soils, including loamy, sandy, and even slightly alkaline soils. It prefers moist, well-drained conditions but is tolerant of a range of soil types as long as they don’t become waterlogged.
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Hardiness: Jasminum polyanthum is frost-sensitive and should be planted in areas that experience mild winters or in sheltered spots. In colder climates, it may be grown in containers and brought indoors during the winter months. It is hardy to USDA zones 7-10, making it suitable for temperate and subtropical regions.
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Maintenance: This plant is relatively low-maintenance but benefits from regular pruning to keep it in check and promote healthy growth. Prune it back after flowering to maintain its shape and remove any dead or damaged growth. In warmer climates, regular watering will help ensure healthy growth, but once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant.
Why Choose Jasminum polyanthum?
Jasminum polyanthum is an exceptional climbing plant that offers beauty, fragrance, and fast growth. Whether you're looking to cover a fence, add fragrance to your garden, or create a lush, flowering feature, this plant provides incredible value. Its ease of care, delightful blooms, and the sweet scent it brings to the garden make it an outstanding choice for many different garden settings.
Perfect Plant Combinations
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Climbers & Vines – Pair with other climbing plants such as Clematis, Roses, or Honeysuckle to create a layered vertical garden with a mix of fragrances and blooms.
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Fragrant Shrubs & Perennials – Combine with fragrant shrubs like Lavender, Roses, or Salvia for a sensory garden full of pleasing scents and textures.
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Pollinator Plants – Use Jasminum polyanthum alongside other nectar-rich plants such as Echinacea (Coneflower), Verbena, or Bee Balm to attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
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Groundcovers & Foliage Plants – Underplant with low-growing groundcovers like Ivy, Ajuga, or Thyme to create a contrast in texture and colour beneath the climber.
Jasminum polyanthum is a beautiful, fragrant addition to any garden. Whether trained along a trellis, wall, or grown in a container, this climbing jasmine brings year-round beauty with its fragrant flowers and lush foliage. Its easy care and quick growth make it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced gardeners looking to create a fragrant, vibrant garden.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
