We can think of few plants with a more intoxicating scent than jasmine, though choosing from a vast genus of over 200 species can be somewhat overwhelming. Jasminum x stephanense bring together the best qualities of two varieties – officinale and beesianum – to create a natural hybrid with blushing pink, starry blooms that offer intense fragrance when they are borne in June and July each year. This vigorous, wood climber bears verdant, pinnate leaves from March to November and will quickly cloak a pergola, fence or wall, adding vertical interest even when not in bloom. Plants will happily thrive in containers or open ground, reaching a maximum height and spread of 5 metres. Plant your Jasminum x stephanense in fertile, well-drained soil of any kind. Position in full sun or partial shade with a south or west facing aspect and a degree of shelter from cold wind and harsh weather. A hardy (H5) climbing shrub which can withstand temperatures down to -10°C or more so should not need ad
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