Stephan jasmine is a vigorous climbing vine that brings the romance of high-altitude Chinese ravines to temperate gardens. This naturally occurring hybrid between Jasminum officinale and Jasminum beesianum reaches 25 feet tall with a 4-foot spread, producing fragrant, showy flowers from June through July that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Hardy from zones 7 to 10, it's one of the coldest-tolerant jasmines available, yet it thrives in moderate conditions with full sun to partial shade and moderate water. The compound leaves and vigorous growth habit make it an excellent choice for strong supports and containers alike.
Partial Sun
Moderate
7-10
300in H x 48in W
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Born in the forested ravines of southwestern China at elevations between 7,000 and 10,000 feet, this jasmine carries the resilience of high-altitude living into your garden. Its fragrant flowers bloom reliably from June through July, drawing butterflies and hummingbirds with ease. Container culture is straightforward, and even in the colder end of its range, it will regrow from the roots after winter dieback, rewarding patient gardeners year after year.
This is an ornamental climbing vine grown primarily for its fragrant, showy flowers and attractive compound foliage. It excels on trellises, arbors, and sturdy supports where its vigorous growth can be trained upward. Container cultivation is also successful, making it adaptable to patios and smaller spaces where vertical interest is desired.
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Prune after flowering ends in July to maintain plant shape and control the vine's vigorous growth habit. Tie stems to support structures as needed to guide climbing. In colder zones where the vine dies back to the ground, remove dead growth in spring as new shoots emerge from the roots.
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“Jasminum × stephanense is a naturally occurring interspecific hybrid, the result of wild crosses between Jasminum officinale and Jasminum beesianum. Its origins lie in the forested ravines of southwestern China, where it evolved at elevations between 7,000 and 10,000 feet. This high-altitude heritage directly shaped its cold hardiness, making it one of the most winter-tolerant jasmine species available to gardeners in cooler regions. The vine was eventually brought into cultivation and propagated for gardens seeking fragrant vines with improved cold tolerance.”