Jasmine

Plant in a warm, sheltered spot, ideally south or west-facing, in well-drained soil. Jasmine thrives in poor to moderately fertile ground and actually flowers better when not overfed. Provide sturdy wires, trellis, or a pergola for support. Water regularly during the first season. Once established, summer jasmine is fairly drought-tolerant but benefits from watering in prolonged dry spells. Mulch the root area in spring. In colder regions, protect the base with a thick winter mulch. Feed lightly in spring with a balanced fertiliser. The cultivar 'Clotted Cream' has larger, creamy-white blooms.

Prune after flowering in late summer or early autumn. Thin out overcrowded stems and remove one in three of the oldest shoots at the base to encourage vigorous new growth. Jasmine can become a tangled mass if neglected, so regular thinning keeps it productive. Tolerates hard renovation pruning if overgrown.