Jasminum officinale - Common Jasmine - Plant in 10.5cm Pot

This well known plant has a wide natural range, from the Caucasus to China. Introduced into the Uk as far back as anyone can remember, but probably late 16th century, it has become a well established 'Cottage garden' plant. Vigorous twining stems with attractive pinnate leaves quickly cover whatever it has been given to climb! Clusters of highly fragrant white flowers are produced from June to September. Good in seaside and industrial locations. A beautiful plant. Can be used in a mixed planting or as a stand alone specimen in the garden or can easily be grown in a pot or container. Prefers a full sun location and fertile well drained soil. Requires a framework of some description to twine around. If it becomes too large it can easily be cut back. When growing in a pot or other container. Use a good quality John Innes compost as this plant will be there a long time and peaty types of compost eventually degrade and become too packed and choke the roots. Ensure you feed regularly as a hungry plant is a poor performer. We recommend Osmocote pro 8 - 9 month formulation applied when potting or in early spring when growth begins.