What soil does Winter jasmine grow in?

It tolerates these soils: average garden soil, clay, sandy, calcareous, acidic.

Is Winter jasmine hardy?

Hardy down to -23 °C (USDA zone 6, RHS H7). It gets through winter everywhere at lower altitudes, but may not survive unprotected in a mountain garden.

Is Winter jasmine toxic to dogs?

No. Reliable sources list it as non-toxic to dogs.

Is Winter jasmine toxic to cats?

No. Reliable sources list it as non-toxic to cats.

When does Winter jasmine flower?

Flowering: December–April, yellow.

How much water does Winter jasmine need?

Water need: medium. Drought tolerance: medium.

How much does Winter jasmine cost?

It sells for roughly €15 to €26 in local shops, depending on size.

Winter jasmine

Jasminum nudiflorum

Winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum) is a climber. Light: full sun, part shade. Hardy down to -23 °C. Drought tolerance: medium. Non-toxic to dogs and cats. Sold in local shops from about €15.

Illustration of Winter jasmine — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

With yellow flowers on bare stems in late winter and shoots that stay green all winter, it brings colour when little else does. It is not a true climber: the long arching stems only lean on a support, so you have to tie them to a trellis or wires, and without one it grows as a sprawling, cascading shrub that also suits retaining walls and banks. The flowers have no scent, and it should be pruned right after flowering because it blooms on the previous year's shoots.

Watch out for

In hard Central European winters open flowers and shoot tips can be frosted, but the plant normally resprouts; it flowers most reliably against a sheltered, sunny, south-facing wall. Stems root where they touch the ground, so it slowly spreads. Without pruning it becomes a tangled thicket that is bare at the base. Pests and diseases are rarely a problem.

Key facts

Light: Full sun, Part shade
Water need: Medium
Care: Low
Size after 10 years: 3 m × 1.8 m
Hardiness: down to -23 °C
Foliage: Deciduous
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D December–April, yellow

Group	Climber
Light	Full sun, Part shade
Size after 10 years	3 m × 1.8 m
Ultimate size	1.2–4.5 m × 0.9–2 m
Hardiness	down to -23 °C (USDA 6, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil, Clay, Sandy, Calcareous, Acidic
Foliage	Deciduous
Flowering	December–April, yellow
Water need	Medium
Drought tolerance	Medium
Maintenance	Low
Root aggressiveness	Low
Suckering	no
Spreading	Medium
Distance from buildings	no data
Distance from paving	no data
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	120 cm
For dogs	Non-toxic
For cats	Non-toxic
For children	Non-toxic (uncertain)
Typical price	from about €15

Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.

Sizes and prices available

The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.

Size	Typical price
70-80 cm	approx. €15
80-100 cm	approx. €26
size not stated	approx. €20

Frequently asked questions

Data updated: October 8, 2026 · How our data is made

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