Jasminum Multipartitum "African Jasmine" 15cmPot

🌼 Jasminum multipartitum

Botanical Name: Jasminum multipartitum
Common Names: Starry Wild Jasmine, African Jasmine, Wild Jasmine
Plant Type: Evergreen to semi-evergreen climbing shrub

📌 Product Description

Jasminum multipartitum is a beautiful indigenous South African jasmine, prized for its masses of star-shaped, white fragrant flowers that bloom mainly in the warmer months. Its lush green foliage and sweet scent make it an excellent choice for climbing over trellises, fences, pergolas, or as a scrambling shrub.

This fast-growing, easy-care plant is well suited to South African gardens and is ideal for creating privacy screens, scented garden areas, or wildlife-friendly landscapes.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

• Height: approx. 3 – 5 m (with support)
• Spread: approx. 2 – 3 m
• Growth Habit: Climbing or scrambling shrub
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
• Water:
  • Moderate watering during establishment
  • Drought-tolerant once established
• Feeding: Feed in spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser
• Maintenance:
  • Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape
  • Provide support for climbing

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

• Best Planting Time: Spring to early summer (August – November)
• Growing Season: Active growth in spring and summer
• Flowering Season: Late spring to summer
• Climate Suitability: Suitable for most regions; tolerates light frost once established

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Highly fragrant flowers
• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Indigenous and water-wise once established
• Ideal for screens, climbers, and scented gardens

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Trellises, pergolas, and fences
✔ Privacy screening
✔ Indigenous and wildlife gardens
✔ Feature plant near patios or entrances