Jasminum stephanense
Jasminum stephanense · Oleaceae
The gardener's calendar
In autumn, ease off feeding and take the chance to clean up around jasminum stephanense and prepare for winter.
ID card
- Scientific name
- Jasminum stephanense
- Family
- Oleaceae
- Plant type
- Climbing vine
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen to deciduous depending on climate
- Flowering
- May to August, very fragrant pink-white flowers
- Mature height
- Up to 3 m
- Ideal exposure
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Down to approximately -10 °C
✓ Taxonomy verifiedSource: AI estimate · hardiness: reliability medium.
Expert tips
The key tip
Jasminum stephanense thrives on a support (trellis, pergola) in full sun with well-drained soil. It's a vigorous climber that needs guidance and pruning to avoid becoming invasive.
The common mistake
Planting it too deep when sowing or transplanting, or placing it in soil that's too rich: wild growth, few flowers, thick and soft foliage.
The pro's trick
Guide its stems horizontally as much as possible on your support: each axillary bud will produce a flower instead of a single vertical stem.
Care
Exposure and environment
Stephan's jasmine thrives in full sun for generous blooming and optimal fragrance. It will tolerate light partial shade, but flower production will be reduced. Install it against a wall, pergola, or trellis where it can climb naturally.
Watering
Water regularly during growth and flowering, ensuring the soil stays moist but not waterlogged. In summer, increase frequency during intense heat. Once established, it tolerates moderate dry periods, but prefers consistent moisture for abundant flowering.
Soil and planting
Choose well-draining soil rich in organic matter. A balanced mix of potting soil and compost is ideal. Avoid overly compact or chalky soils, which can affect its vitality. Good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot.
Pruning and training
Regularly pinch young shoots to encourage branching. After flowering, prune lightly to maintain shape and stimulate new flowering branches. Remove dead or weak wood in spring.
Nutrition and fertilizing
Apply balanced fertilizer in spring, or phosphorus and potassium-rich fertilizer at the start of flowering to support flower production. Enrich the soil with well-decomposed compost in autumn.
Pests and diseases
Generally very robust, it may be affected by scale insects and spider mites in dry conditions. Good humidity and sufficient air circulation reduce these risks. Regularly inspect foliage to catch early signs of infestation.
Did you know?
Stephan's jasmine, probably resulting from hybridization in cultivation, bears a name evoking its creator or a botanist of the era. Its pink-white flowers, highly fragrant especially in late afternoon, make it a charming plant for small gardens, attracting butterflies and bees. This jasmine ranks among the most reliable vines for covering a Mediterranean or temperate pergola.
Where to buy it
Best planted in autumn so the roots settle in before summer, or in early spring once the frost has passed. Pick a plant with healthy foliage and roots that are not exposed. Best time: March, October, November.
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