Jasminum

[curiosity]

I was bought a Jasmin plant on Mothers day, but unfortunately no-one in the house likes the smell. Is it supposed to be planted in the garden? It looks like a climber but the tag just says "prefers much light. no direct sunlight, water regularly, must not dry up" What can I do with it? at the moment it's been banished to just near the back door, but I would like to keep it.

[Thunderbird+]

Some flowers can be a bit overpowering indoors in a confined space but once planted outside the scent is hardly noticable unless you actualy stick your nose in it.

Perhaps if you follow the instructions and plant it out, the rest of the family will find it will grow on them, in time and the beautiful flowers will outweigh the unpopular smell. Good Luck.

[stevie-p]

i have one outside climbing up trellis..south facing wall...seems to be ok so far.

[smudge]

Same here stevie - our one is growing at the side of the porch & over the garage roof tiles - it looks really nice & natural. Can't wait for it to flower again.

[pandy]

i went to lake garda in italy last year and all the hedge rows were jasmin.outside the smell was not strong and the hedges looked lovely