Allow it to scramble over fences or up a trellis. sempervirens has a light, airy, twining habit that works well in an informal setting, especially when it’s combined with other spring- and summer-flowering climbers. Take care when pruning it as the sap may cause skin irritations. Reaching 3–6m, this plant grows in full sun or semi-shade and is frost hardy. With sprays of scented yellow trumpet flowers from late autumn all the way through to spring, this false jasmine will add a cheery touch to any winter garden. If you enjoyed this feature on growing jasmine, you’ll enjoy: How to create a magical white garden Winter-flowering Gelsemium sempervirens Landscaping tips: It spreads quickly in all directions, so it’s a great choice for covering unsightly buildings or large trellised areas. It’s semi-hardy, prefers full sun and reaches a mature size of 12 x 3m. Not only will this climber fill your garden with its wonderful scent throughout the summer months, its flowers are edible and make a pretty addition to salads and desserts. This is a cream-coloured form of the much-loved common jasmine, but with larger flowers with even more fragrance. Read more like growing jasmine: Six unusual flowering climbers Summer-flowering Jasminum officinale ‘Clotted Cream’ Landscaping tips: As it blooms at night, train this jasmine up the pillars of your veranda so you can enjoy its fragrance in the evenings. This plant prefers full sun and is semi-hardy. Make your own fragrant cuppa by steeping a few blooms in hot water, or add them to your bath water as a pampering treat. It was initially grown for its flowers which were used to make herbal teas. More commonly referred to as the Arabian jasmine, this bushy 3 x 3m climber produces scented white blooms for many months of the year the flowering season starts in late winter and continues until the following autumn. However, if you have a wall or trellis that you want to cover quickly, then this is the plant for you.
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