Jasminum officinale 'Sunbeam' – Golden Foliage & Sweetly Scented Blooms
(3 Litre Pot)
Jasminum officinale 'Sunbeam', also known as Summer Jasmine 'Sunbeam', is a delightful twist on the classic jasmine, combining intensely fragrant white flowers with luminous golden-yellow foliage. Supplied in a 3 litre pot, it’s perfect for brightening up walls, arches, or trellises, especially in shaded corners where its vibrant leaves really shine.
This deciduous climber produces an abundance of starry white flowers from midsummer into early autumn, filling the air with a heady, sweet scent. Its golden foliage provides a vivid backdrop, making 'Sunbeam' a standout choice for adding fragrance, colour, and vertical structure to gardens both large and small.
Key Features
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Foliage: Striking yellow to lime-green leaves, especially vivid in spring
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Ultimate Height: 4 - 8m
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Ultimate Spread: 2.5 - 4m
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Flowers: Classic jasmine-white, star-shaped blooms with a rich, sweet fragrance
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Growth Habit: Fast-growing, twining climber – easy to train and maintain
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Scent: Intensely fragrant, ideal for sensory planting
Perfect Plant Combinations
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Clematis montana ‘Rubens’ – contrasting pink blooms in spring
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Lonicera periclymenum ‘Serotina’ – adds layered fragrance
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Heuchera ‘Lime Marmalade’ – echoes and enhances golden tones below
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Trachelospermum jasminoides – for year-round evergreen interest nearby
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Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ – striking blue spikes against golden foliage
Ideal For
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Brightening shaded spots with golden foliage
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Training over trellises, pergolas, or fences
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Fragrance-filled summer gardens
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Pollinator-friendly planting
Growing Conditions
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Position: Best in full sun or partial shade
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Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained
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Hardiness: Hardy throughout most of the UK
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Maintenance: Prune after flowering to keep tidy and encourage bushy growth
Why Choose Jasminum officinale 'Sunbeam' (3L Pot)?
- Combines golden foliage with sweetly scented summer blooms
- Quick to establish and ideal for vertical spaces
- Excellent for adding colour and fragrance to tricky spots
- A fresh and uplifting alternative to traditional jasmine varieties
Jasminum 'Sunbeam' brings both colour and perfume to your garden – a true dual-purpose climber that’s just as stunning as it is scented. Perfect for creating a vibrant, romantic atmosphere all summer long.