ClimbersJasminum nudiflorum
Winter Jasmine
Winter jasmine is one of the few climbers that blooms in the depths of winter. The bright yellow, star-shaped flowers appear on bare green stems from December to March, bringing colour to the darkest months. The plant grows as a lax climber that needs support and guidance.
Characteristics
- Sun
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Water
- Medium
- Height
- 200–400 cm
- Spread
- 150–300 cm
- Hardiness zone
- 6–9
- Family
- Oleaceae
- Evergreen
- No
- Flower colors
- yellow
- Wildlife value
- bees
Bloom period
Care guide
Plant in sun to partial shade against a wall, fence or pergola. Virtually any soil type is suitable. Train the stems along wires or trellis — winter jasmine does not self-cling. Water regularly in the first season; after that the plant is self-sufficient.
Pruning tips
Prune immediately after flowering in spring. Remove flowered and old stems back to young green wood. The plant blooms on last year's wood, so do not prune in autumn.
Good companions
ClimbersClematis montana
Mountain Clematis
Mountain clematis is a fast-growing climber that becomes smothered in white or pink flowers during May and June. The plant can cover large surfaces in a short time, making it ideal for growing over pergolas, fences, and unsightly walls. The lightly fragrant blooms appear on the previous year's wood.
ClimbersJasminum officinale
Common Jasmine
Common Jasmine is a fast-growing climber with clusters of small, star-shaped white flowers that release an intoxicatingly sweet fragrance from June to September. The plant can climb up to 10 metres along pergolas, fences, and walls. The scent is strongest in the evening.
ClimbersHedera helix
Common Ivy
Common Ivy is an evergreen climber that uses aerial roots to cover walls, fences, and trees. Its dark green, glossy leaves provide year-round greenery. Mature plants flower in autumn with inconspicuous green-yellow blooms that are an important late food source for bees and insects.