Jasminum stephanense Starry Starry Summer Scent

Jasminum x stephanense Starry Starry Summer Scent, also known by its varietal name 'Ganmin 1701' is a hybrid jasmine variety resulting from a series that crosses the divine flowering of Jasminum polyanthum and the legendary robustness of Jasminum officinale. It is quite hardy, tolerating temperatures down to -12 to -15°C. This selection has large, deep pink flowers, edged with white. They are highly fragrant and exude the scent of fresh jasmine. Flowering takes place between spring and summer, depending on the climate. It is a climbing shrub with twining stems and foliage that is more or less evergreen in winter. Plant in full sun, in a sheltered position.

Jasmine Starry Starry Summer Scent belongs to the Oleaceae family and is a horticultural creation by Branded Garden Products Ltd. (United Kingdom). This quite hardy jasmine is easily grown in the ground, except in the coldest areas, where it is possible to grow it in a large container to overwinter it like a citrus plant. This climber will reach between 3 and 4 m high, rapidly spreading over 2 m to 2.50 m. The flowering is remarkably abundant and fragrant, lasting from one to three months, usually in spring (between May and June), but it can be later in cooler regions (July-August). The plant is covered with large inflorescences composed of numerous dark pink flower buds that open into star-shaped, 5 cm diameter, deep pink flowers with white edges, and an intoxicating fragrance. The foliage consists of pinnate leaves with 5 to 7 elongated and pointed, vibrant green leaflets. They are deciduous below -5°C or evergreen if the temperature is milder. The stems become woody and light brown with age. When young and green, they twine around any support, branches, wire mesh, or trellis. The young branches, which bear the foliage, are flexible, green, smooth (or mildly hairy), angular or ridged.

Jasmine Starry Starry Summer Scent appreciates a warm and sheltered position away from winds. Plant it so that it climbs on bushes, trellises, arches, pergolas, stair railings, or balconies. You van also plant it in a container on a terrace, to fully enjoy its intense fragrance. It can be combined with other climbing plants with staggered or simultaneous flowering: Alpine Clematis 'Ocean Pearl' with double flowers in April-May, the small Wisteria 'Cecilia', climbing rose 'James Galway' and many others.