Jasmina, close-up of the flower
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Climber (Large-Flowered Climber)Kordes, 2005Pink

Jasmina

ADR 2007; soft pink climber with lush nostalgic flowers in clusters; strong fruity scent (apple, pear, apricot); excellent for cutting and for decorating the garden.

Climbing Max series; nostalgic flower

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Variety profile

Flowering

Repeat-flowering, abundant through the season

Awards

ADR 2007

+ fragrance prize (Nantes)

Winter hardiness

−26 °C

USDA zone 5b–9. Reliable winter hardiness across Ukraine.

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Plant size

250–300 cm
person 170 cm250–300 cm
Habit
A vigorous climber with long canes
Dimensions
250–300 cm tall
Support
Yes: it needs a support: arch, pergola, trellis, fence. Horizontal tying gives abundant flowering.
Shoots
Long, sturdy: they work well on an arch, pergola, trellis or fence
Branching
Good; builds up mass quickly

Flower

70–75 petals
Bud shape
Round, soft pink
Open flower
Nostalgic, very full cup with an old-fashioned form; pink petals with a light lilac sheen
Centre
Dense, packed with petals
Fullness
Very double, 70–75 petals
Flower carriage
In clusters of several flowers, abundant along the whole length of the canes; good for cutting

Fragrance

Strong

Strong, fruity: apple, pear, apricot; awarded a scent prize in Nantes.

Disease resistance

5 out of 5
Black spotresistantPowdery mildewresistant

High: awarded ADR 2007; good against black spot and powdery mildew.

Sun

Sun or light shade

Tolerates partial shade.

Thorns

Moderate
thornlessfewmoderatemanyvery many

Moderately prickly: typical of Kordes climbers.

Foliage

Dark green, glossy, healthy.

All characteristics in a table
Group
Climber (Large-Flowered Climber)
Breeder
Kordes, 2005
Bud shape
Round, soft pink
Open flower
Nostalgic, very full cup with an old-fashioned form; pink petals with a light lilac sheen
Centre
Dense, packed with petals
Colour
Soft pink with lilac highlights
Fullness
Very double, 70–75 petals
Flower carriage
In clusters of several flowers, abundant along the whole length of the canes; good for cutting
Flowering
Repeat-flowering, abundant through the season
Fragrance
Strong, fruity: apple, pear, apricot; awarded a scent prize in Nantes
Habit
A vigorous climber with long canes
Branching
Good; builds up mass quickly
Shoots
Long, sturdy: they work well on an arch, pergola, trellis or fence
Thorns
Moderately prickly: typical of Kordes climbers.
Dimensions
250–300 cm tall
Support
Yes: it needs a support: arch, pergola, trellis, fence. Horizontal tying gives abundant flowering.
Foliage
Dark green, glossy, healthy
Resistance
High: awarded ADR 2007; good against black spot and powdery mildew
Series
Part of the Kordes Climbing Max collection (nostalgic fragrant climbers)

Colour scheme

Soft pink with lilac highlights

Rose neighbours

Pierre de Ronsardcream-pinkThe FairypinkWhite Dawncreamy whiteGolden Celebrationgolden yellow · contrast

Perennials to plant nearby

Catmint (Nepeta)blueLavender ‘Munstead’lavenderGeranium ‘Wargrave Pink’pinkWoodland sagepurple

Rose neighbours

To go with the romantic pink — other pastel climbers and shrubs:

Pierre de RonsardThe FairyWhite DawnGolden Celebration

Perennials and clematis

Blue-lavender tones set off the soft pink flower:

Faassen's catmint (Nepeta)lavenderWargrave geraniumSalvia 'Caradonna'clematis Étoile Violette

Contrasting accents

Deep blue and silver foliage add depth to the pastel palette:

Blue delphiniumsCatmintStachys (woundwort)Lady's mantle (Alchemilla)

More about the variety

Series
Part of the Kordes Climbing Max collection (nostalgic fragrant climbers)

How to grow

Where to plant. Arches, pergolas, trellises, fences 2.5–3 m high; a romantic corner of the garden, an entrance area. Thanks to its strong scent, place it near a seating area. Also excellent for cutting.

Climate. Withstands frost down to about −26 °C, USDA 5b–9. Overwinters reliably over most of Ukraine; in the north, protect the base lightly.

Care. Thanks to its ADR-resistance it has few diseases, so minimal spraying. Spring sanitary pruning, horizontal tying of the long canes for abundant flowering, and removal of spent blooms.

About the name

Name. 'Jasmina', a soft female name close to 'jasmine'; it emphasises the tenderness of the flower and its rich fruity-floral scent.

Breeding. Bred by the German nursery W. Kordes' Söhne and introduced around 2005; part of the Climbing Max collection (nostalgic climbers).

Significance. It received ADR 2007 and a scent prize in Nantes. Valued for combining a nostalgic, very full flower, a powerful fruity scent and high disease resistance: one of the most popular modern pink climbers.

Frequently asked questions about Jasmina

Does Jasmina need winter protection?

The cultivar’s reference temperature is −26 °C (USDA zone 5b–9). Overwintering depends on the conditions. Reliable winter hardiness across Ukraine.

How many times a season does Jasmina flower?

Repeat-flowering, abundant through the season.

How big does Jasmina grow?

250–300 cm tall.

Which diseases affect Jasmina?

Overall resistance: 5 out of 5. High (ADR); against black spot and powdery mildew.

How much sun does Jasmina need?

Sun or light shade; tolerates partial shade.

What does Jasmina smell like?

Strong, fruity: apple, pear, apricot; awarded a scent prize in Nantes.

Gardeners' photos and reviews

My climate

Choose a reference temperature to compare with the cultivar’s data. This is not an overwintering forecast or advice on winter protection; consider wind, moisture and the duration of frost.

Regional data are generalised. USDA describes average annual extreme minima, not a forecast; the values in the list are rounded. Check the conditions at your site. More information: Roses in Ukraine's climate.