Jasminum Polyanthum "Chinese Jasmine" 5Liter

Botanical Name: Jasminum polyanthum
Common Names: Chinese Jasmine, Pink Jasmine, Winter Jasmine (Chinese), Many-Flowered Jasmine

📌 Product Description

Jasminum polyanthum is a vigorous, evergreen to semi-evergreen climbing vine renowned for its intensely fragrant white flowers borne from distinctive pink buds. Flowering in abundance from late winter into spring, it creates a spectacular seasonal display and fills the garden with sweet perfume.

This fast-growing climber produces long, twining stems that are ideal for covering trellises, pergolas, fences, and arches. Its glossy green foliage provides year-round coverage, while the dramatic flush of flowers makes it a favourite for entrances and outdoor living areas.

Highly popular in South African gardens, Chinese Jasmine is valued for both its ornamental impact and strong fragrance.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 4 – 6 m (as a climber)
Spread: 2 – 4 m
Growth Habit: Vigorous twining evergreen climber
Growth Rate: Fast

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in full sun)
Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil
Water:

• Water regularly during establishment
• Keep soil moderately moist during active growth
• Avoid prolonged waterlogging
• Moderately drought tolerant once established

Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to support flowering and healthy growth.

Maintenance:

• Prune after flowering to control size and encourage new flowering growth
• Provide strong support for climbing
• Protect from severe frost in colder inland areas

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring or early autumn
Active Growth: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Late winter to early spring
Climate Suitability: Suitable for most temperate and coastal regions of South Africa
Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost; protect in heavy frost areas

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Highly fragrant flowers
• Spectacular late winter to spring display
• Fast-growing coverage plant
• Evergreen screening
• Ideal near patios and entrances for fragrance

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Pergola or trellis climber
✔ Fence coverage
✔ Archway feature
✔ Fragrant garden planting
✔ Cottage and romantic-style gardens