Described as 'Undoubtedly the best yellow leaved climber in the market today'  The 'Sunshine Jasmine' flowers from May to September with its heavenly scented, white flowers.  The yellow foliage starts in the spring with new growth tinged with red, summer brings the flowers and bright lush yellow foliage followed in autumn with the most glorious Gold colour lasting well into winter if mild weather permits. Excellent plant for growing on fences, arches and trellises. Grow in full sun or part shade in any good garden soil. Height and spread in 10 years 3m x 3m.

This new plant was discovered at the Fromefield Nurseries in 1989 in a batch of seedlings.   The plant is derived from a golden seedling rather than a sported branch and has therefore, perhaps, no possibility of reversion to its typical state.  It was decided after a period of trials at the nursery that the plant was distinct, stable and unique enough to apply for Plant Breeders Rights.  It undertook trials at the MAFF Institute of Agricultural Botany at Cambridge (NIAB) and was granted rights in  December 1993.

Both elements of the name describe the Jasmine to some extent.  Fiona which is largely a Scottish name, can be traced back to the Celts.  'Fionn' was a warrior according to Celtic mythology and the name means 'Bright One' or 'Fair One'.
The plant has also been registered for European Plant Variety Rights, which were granted in December 1996.

UK PBR December 1993 Grant Number 5488 reg. name FROJAS
EU PBR December 1996 Grant Number 1499 reg. Name FROJAS