What is this plant? - Problem solving

Claire8

11/09/2012 at 13:22

Hi, I've got 2 lovely climbers in my garden but I've no idea what they are so not sure how to look after them properly. They have a profusion of very small pink flowers which later turn into berrys. Would be grateful for any ideas so I can research them. Thanks

http://s4.gardenersworld.com/uploads/images/original/11554.jpg?width=729&height=350

http://s4.gardenersworld.com/uploads/images/original/11555.jpg?width=729&height=350

http://s4.gardenersworld.com/uploads/images/original/11556.jpg?width=273&height=350

http://s4.gardenersworld.com/uploads/images/original/11557.jpg?width=273&height=350

Jean Genie

11/09/2012 at 13:50

It looks a bit like Jasmine Stephanese . May be wrong though as I'm not sure if they have berries. I planted one this year but it hasn't flowered yet. The leaves look very similar. If I'm right , I shall award myself a cake !

Salino

11/09/2012 at 13:53

Jasminum beesianum. No special pruning required, just thin out branches that you don't want.

Jean Genie

11/09/2012 at 13:55

Half a cake then !

Verdun

11/09/2012 at 15:49

When I grew jasminium beesianum I routinely cut it back hard after flowering....like a crew cut.....and it flowered profusely every year. Quick and easy and uncomplicated. Jean, would you really have eaten a whole cake? Mind you a rich chocolate cake was made and given me for my birthday recently and to help it go down I added ice cream........not much of it left now!

Claire8

11/09/2012 at 20:02

Thanks everyone I've been trying to find out for 2 years so think you should all have a cake!

Jean Genie

12/09/2012 at 08:02

Just popping back to ask would I treat my Stephanese the same way ? It's not very big yet - it was only planted in Spring. Should I just leave it this year ?

I like the sound of that chocolate cake, Christopher.

Jean Genie

12/09/2012 at 08:03

Sorry - meant to say next year.

Your say

Terms and Conditions | Code of Conduct

Email me when a response is made?