In message , Spider
writes
My Jasminum polyanthemum is planted outdoors, about 12' from the house
in London clay. Being in Norwood, near Croydon, I am clearly nearer
you than Charlie, and I can confirm that you can keep your J.
polyanthemum alive through winter(s), but if you wait for flowers you
will be disappointed. I was! However, I am chuffed to find I can keep
a 'once-conservatory-only' plant growing outdoors.

I can't say that I particularly welcome our new 'greenhouse' climate,
but if it must prevail, at least I can hope for scented flowers on my
Jas. poly.

Spider

Hello, Spider -
that sounds promising (though I suspect in Norwood you're a few degrees
warmer than we are here). But, then, I'll have it right against the
wall, in the bubblewrap mini greenhouse suggested by Charlie, so with
luck that should make up for the extra cold. Is yours uncovered?
Every November I dream of warmer climes, greenhouse or no, but the
spring does seem to come earlier each year ... we may have those scented
flowers yet!
Klara
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Klara, Gatwick basin