Jasminum nudiflorum 'Aureum' - 30-40 CM C2

Description
The Winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum) is a loose, overhanging shrub that produces yellow, wheel-shaped flowers. They appear from December to April. The Winter jasmine also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. Its bark is light brown in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 3 metres and grows to a width of approx. 3 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Jasminum sieboldianum.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * heat-tolerant, resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy, deer-resistant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Winter jasmines are dark green, lanceolate and opposite. They are about 1 - 3 cm in size. Winter jasmine turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Light brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
East Asia to North China.

Frost hardiness
The Winter jasmine has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Winter jasmine is a loose and overhanging shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from the beginning of May to mid-May, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from early May to mid-May - Fertilise: In the period from March to May - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Prune back vigorously after flowering.

Flower
The yellow, wheel-shaped flowers appear from December to April. These grow to around 2.5 - 3 cm in size.

Use
Privacy screen, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, facade, ground cover