Jasminum Polyanthum "Chinese Jasmine" 4Liter

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

📌 Product Description

Jasminum polyanthum (often misspelled as Polyantherum) is a vigorous, evergreen to semi-evergreen climbing vine prized for its masses of intensely fragrant white flowers emerging from deep pink buds. Flowering abundantly from late winter into early spring, it delivers one of the most dramatic and perfumed seasonal displays in the garden.

This fast-growing jasmine produces long, twining stems ideal for covering pergolas, fences, trellises, and arches. Its glossy green foliage provides dense screening, while the highly scented blooms make it especially suitable for planting near patios, entrances, and windows.

Widely grown across South Africa, it performs best in warm, sunny positions with some protection from severe inland frost.

📏 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 enriched with compost
Water:

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

Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to promote strong flowering.

Maintenance:

• Prune immediately after flowering to control size
• Provide strong support structure
• Protect young plants from heavy frost
• Can be lightly trimmed in summer to maintain neat growth

🌦️ 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 South African regions
Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost; protect in severe inland frost areas

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Strong, sweet fragrance
• Spectacular late winter colour
• Fast-growing coverage
• Attractive pink buds before flowering
• Excellent near outdoor living spaces

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Pergola or trellis climber
✔ Fence coverage
✔ Entrance feature
✔ Fragrant garden areas
✔ Cottage-style gardens