Jasminum humile var. revolutum(yellow jasmine, "Kisokei")
Japanese name: キソケイ(黄素馨) Scientific name:Jasminum humile var. revolutum
[Overview]
An evergreen shrub growing 1–2 m tall.
It branches well from the base.
Young stems have ridges.
The leaves are opposite, odd-pinnately compound with 3–7 leaflets, and entire.
Corymbs are produced at the branch tips.
The flowers are yellow; the corolla is about 2–2.5 cm across and 5-lobed.
[Cultivation]
Propagate by cuttings.
It prefers sunny, well-drained soil.
It can overwinter outdoors in areas without frost.
For potted plants, water thoroughly when the soil surface dries; for plants in the ground, rainfall is sufficient.
Apply slow-release fertilizer in winter and as fertilizer after flowering to thank the plant.
Pests include aphids and spider mites.