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    I want to grow some this year, which is best Jasminum polyanthum or Jasmine officinalis?
    and can I grow it in an unheated greenhouse?

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    Officinale is hardier than polyanthum but both are quite vigorous growers. They can soon take over a greenhouse if they're not kept pruned back. Officinale is fairly hardy and can be grown outside on a south or south west facing aspect if the spot is not too exposed.

    I would guess that your garden comes under the category of not too exposed. If you have a south facing wall it would be ideal and, especially, if you can grow it near a door or window.
     
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    Which one is it that you see in all the garden centres at this time of year, and it smells so gorgeous? :)

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    Are you referring to the winter flowering Jasmine? Did it have yellow flowers?
     
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    No it's pink & white and they always wind it round a circular hoop.

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    That sounds like Stephanotis to me Val. :)
     
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    That hooped jasmine is gorgeous but I think it is the more tender one.

    Jasmine officinale is a hardy, strong grower which will cover a shed after 10 years or so, I don't think it is suitable for a greenhouse. I have had one on a south facing position for about 20 years, just cut out at least a third of it to, keep it under control. It has that wonderful perfume like the hooped one.
     
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      Different flowering time, but if you are going for scented climbers, climbing around hoops, you might consider Jasmine, Stephanotis and Hoya
       
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