BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A lovely and eye-catching introduction, Jasminum officinale 'Fiona Sunrise' has colourful golden-yellow leaves all summer, turning a stronger gold as the plant becomes mature. Clusters of creamy-white flowers with a heavenly scent appear from mid to late summer. A spectacular golden-leaved Jasmine.

Supplied Size: 3L containers (40 - 50 cm tall)

Features

• Common name: Golden Poet's Jasmine
• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Jasminum officinale 'Fiona Sunrise' can loose some or all of its leaves in a severe winter.
• Flowering Period: June - August.
• Flower Colour: Creamy white
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Large, twining climbing plant sometimes a little shrubby when young which requires support as it will not self-cling.
  • Height: up to 6 m (20 ft) if left unpruned
  • Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
• Notes: To encourage flowering prune out thin, old shoots after the flowers have fallen in September each year.