Wildlife value of Jasmine — an unexpected bonus

I planted Jasmine primarily for ornamental reasons. What I didn't anticipate was the wildlife it would attract. dramatic seasonal transformations from bare stems to full cover seems to be particularly appealing to bees and butterflies during the main growing period.

I grow it in a tree stump or old structure being naturalised which allows me to watch the activity up close. peak flowering display in summer is the most active period for wildlife visits. feeding with a high-potassium fertiliser in summer to encourage flowering is important for keeping the plant healthy enough to flower well and provide that value. roots disturbing foundations if planted too close to buildings is the thing to watch — it reduces flowering and therefore wildlife visits if left unchecked. A plant that earns its place twice over.