Jasmine

[vwilson]

does anyone know where i can buy white fragrant jasmine have been looking for ages and can not seem to find any, i am wanting to put it behind a bench so when we sit down it gives off a sweet smell.What do you think good idea or not? Plus it should bring in some more flutterbys and other insects, do you have any ideas if jasmine isnt a good one? I need something nice and smelly maybe scented freesias in pots.

[Novice Gardener]

I've got a lovely fragrant jasmine in my garden, it was one we bought as an indoor plant years ago, and hardened it off. It survived being dug up when we moved. Alls I do is cut it down to ground level each year and it comes back up again. If you're looking for scent, what about stocks? You can also get scented honeysuckles if you're after climbers.

[Flummery]

It might be sold as Summer Jasmine (as agains Winter Jasmine which flowers yellow). We had one over a rose arch at our old house. Gorgeous scent. We got it at a garden centre - not a particularly posh one.

[jojo2910]

We have moved to a house with a very large summer jasmine plant. Although it smells divine it has taken over a large plot and half of the kitchen window. Am I ok to cut it down, if so, by how far and when is the best time to do this?

Much appreciated.

[Jeanied]

The text book answer Jojo seems to be that you thin rather than hard prune summer jasmine - so my guess is you go in for some serious controlling rather than taking it all down to a certain point - and the time to do this is Jan-March. TBH I haven't had to do this as mine is at the 'encouraging it to grow' stage!

[grannymem]

I've had to take some out from a north east fence because although it grew plenty of leaves etc it didn't get enough sun to produce many flowers. I still have some small bits that have rooted so if anyone wants to PM me, I'm happy to send some in the post to you.

By the way, I cut it down quite harshly elsewhere in the garden and it always comes back strongly.