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Jasminum polyanthum

 
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Family: Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Jasminum (JAZ-mih-num) (Info)
Species: polyanthum (pol-ee-ANTH-um) (Info)

Synonym:Jasminum blinii

5 vendors have this plant for sale.

26 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Vines and Climbers

Height:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Mid Winter

Foliage:
Evergreen
Aromatic

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By simple layering

Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

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11 positives
8 neutrals
1 negative

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral stephenp On Nov 12, 2009, stephenp from Wirral, UK, Zone 9a
United Kingdom (Zone 9a) wrote:

Only my first year growing it, it's hardy enough and likes to scramble it's way up the fence. So far I've yet to see the full performance of this plant. It's appears to be a very fast grower

from what I've seen so far when it does produce flowers the scent is wonderful, and it creates a lovely atmosphere to a garden.

The strange thing I've notice about this plant is that it prefers to flower in the coolest nights, when the temperature is between 7-10C, above 10C and it generally doesn't flower!, but again I havent had this plant long so perhaps I need to see it grow a bit more before passing judgement.

For now I'm undecided so I'll put neutral but ill post my experience again in a year or so

Neutral khabbab On Jul 13, 2009, khabbab from lahore
Pakistan (Zone 10b) wrote:

This is rare vine in our part of world Lahore Pakistan. I have not seen it except in one nursery. It is is a clay pot of 14 inches and it did grow fast in milder months but in summer heat of over 40c+ it has its leaves burnt. I could not make it bloom in winter/spring. So hoping that it will recover and will bloom next year. I made a mistake of giving it full sun. It needs short days and long nights to bloom something not very common in our weather.

Positive dogladyjoolz On Apr 27, 2008, dogladyjoolz from Mesa, AZ wrote:

So far so good. We purchased two- one gallon plants in full bloom about six weeks ago. They are planted in a north facing courtyard on a trellis. They are in full-partial sun for about four hours a day. They are not blooming right now (April in Phoenix) but the leaves are green and healthy and there is a great deal of new growth. We water liberally once a week. I think the restricted sunlight might be the reason they are not blooming right now but we fear the summer sun here and decided to er on the side of not cooking them. I have spread a few runners out to collect more sun. We'll see how that goes

A note to the person conerned about the browning dead blooms. You have to slough off the dead blossoms. gently run your hand along the area with dead blooms. They fall right off and are generally replaced with new ones fairly quickly.

Positive krissy_p On Mar 17, 2008, krissy_p from Pipe Creek, TX wrote:

I LOVE the smell of this Jasmine and the leaves look pretty all year long.

Positive Opoetree On Jun 9, 2007, Opoetree from Oak View, CA wrote:

My favorite Jasmine! This one climbs, has lovely leaves and blooms, and smells divine. We had to take out our huge bunch on a trellis, but still have some on the side yard. Hopefully, we can reintroduce this friendly plant to a trellis again when we are done with a building project. I also used to notice this plant growing next to a little fast-food place in Ojai. I wanted to make sure we got THIS kind of jasmine...and not the kind without the perfume. I think this jasmine is just amazing....a great character....charming and affectionately enduring.

Neutral stressbaby On Jun 29, 2006, stressbaby from Fulton, MO wrote:

In a zone 5b greenhouse, this plant has shown abundant vegetative growth, but no blooms in a year. Cuttings root easily under mist. Makes a nice textural contrast to other large-leaved tropical plants.

Neutral LawDoggy On May 17, 2006, LawDoggy from San Antonio, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:

Took a cutting of this from a friend's monster plant and it rooted easily. I suggest planting this in a large pot instead of soil, as it can be very invasive.

I have since given away my potted pink jasmine as I just don't like the fragrance of the blossoms. I have four other jasmines with much fresher fragrances. The odor of the pink jasmine is just very cloying and smells a little bit like something spoiled. My husband actually complained of "cat urine" smell (we have no cats) and he stopped complaining when I got rid of the pink jasmine.

In my area, Confederate jasmine or Star Jasmine are better bets.

Positive terracotta On Feb 16, 2006, terracotta from Santa Barbara County, CA (Zone 9a) wrote:

A winner in my zone 9b coastal garden, where it grows in full sun on a trellis. Its flush of flowers is heaviest in springtime but it continues flowering at a nice pace throughout the summer and fall. While it doesn't have the visual impact of many other vines, its evergreen nature, delicate flowers, and lovely scent more than make up for that.

During the winter, I let the rain water it, but in the summer and early fall it seems to enjoy a deep soaking every week or so. It has survived many light frosts and there is no problem with the blooms turning brown or with the plant being invasive. In fact, my main complaint about this plant is that it has taken several years to establish much of a presence. Overall, pink jasmine is very easy care, and I intend to plant a few more of them to provide winter interest and ensure plenty of scented flowers.

Positive desertrat1 On Jun 3, 2005, desertrat1 from Tucson, AZ wrote:

I bought two of these plants and set them out where they
got full summer sun. They did not make it through the summer because they couldn't take full sun in Tucson summers. The following year I bought four plants and placed
them in the shade of a four foot high retaining wall. They
have thrived there with just regular water[drip irrigation] and
no fertilizer. This spring they bloomed like crazy... apparently
they're happy having their roots protected from 10-12 hours
of the brutal summer sun in southern Arizona. These plants
have blooms with a wonder fragrance!!

Positive whitewolf On Jun 2, 2005, whitewolf from Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) wrote:

I bought 5 plants in the spring of 2003 and planted them in my backyard to cover my fence. The following spring only 3 of them came back out after winter, but are still alive and doing well to date. They were covered in blooms when I bought them, but none have bloomed since. I feed and water them regularly. The foliage is very lush and healthy in appearance and the vines grow rapidly, but does anyone have any idea why my jasmine doesn't bloom?? The pretty flowers and that wonderful perfume fragrance are my primary attractions to this plant.

Neutral txsdar On Mar 24, 2005, txsdar from Harper, TX (Zone 8a) wrote:

I have one that is 3 years old, about 6ft tall but has never bloomed. I fed it, water regularly. Wonder what that problem is! Txsdar

Positive Katzen On Jan 13, 2005, Katzen from Puyallup, WA (Zone 8a) wrote:

Bought a winter jasmine at Home Depot in Jan 2004 because I was seduced by the scent. Had it indoors in my apartment until May, where it did okay, but wasn't thrilled. Planted it outside in Puyallup in May and it sulked for months (looking nearly dead) before suddenly snapping out of it and putting on a growth spurt. I just kept watering and fertilizing like normal and apparently it made up its mind one day to be happy again. We've had some frosts (strong enough to kill the tender stuff) but it's still happy and green climbing up one of the posts on the porch. I would recommend keeping it in an area where it can be contained, as it seems to be a lively grower. It seems likely that it doesn't like being moved/transplanted.

Positive tillysmomma On Aug 14, 2004, tillysmomma from Scappoose, OR wrote:

Hi I am in the Chapman saddle area the w/valley in Scappoose Oregon. This plant loves it here! 1st year went just nuts. I brought it in over the cold times. This summer it got planted and I'm afraid for it. Will cover with hay to protect it..But wanted to chat with other "coasty" person that grows it near here. I actually have several varieties...Need heads up on the w/valley near coast side from others. Don't want to lose all 5 girls! Love these plants! They just love Oregon in the city...But here in the valley we get freak cold days.

Positive SudieGoodman On Jun 14, 2004, SudieGoodman from Broaddus, TX (Zone 8b) wrote:

I purchased Pink Jasmine polyanthum in May, 2004 in full bloom, in 6" pot with small (3ft) bamboo trellis. placed in full, west sun after first blooms stopped. On June 14, 2004 I see a few dead runners but there appears to be more buds forming.

Neutral xyris On Apr 9, 2004, xyris from Sebring, FL (Zone 9b) wrote:

I had to drop my protected Silverdale, WA garden from where I have had success with this plant. The first week of January we dipped to 20 degrees F for the first time in over 5 years (and were below freezing for over 72 consecutive hours). So far, my Jasminum polyanthum which I had been growing for 4 years or so, and was not home to protect, has not resprouted from the freeze. So, zone 9a might be its limit ...since in a severe year in zone 9a it may not survive, but it does make it most years.

Positive ladyrowan On Apr 1, 2004, ladyrowan from Garberville, CA (Zone 9a) wrote:

I've enjoyed my pink jasmine. I picked up a more bush-like jasmine a few years ago thinking it would grow like a vine, and was quite disapointed. The pink, however, is growing in leaps and bounds, and is putting out blossoms as fast as it can.

I planted corsican mint (similar to baby's breath) at the base, to help keep the soil from drying out too quickly. It is growing nicely, and should fill out the pot by this time next year.

Neutral eje On Mar 30, 2004, eje from San Francisco, CA (Zone 10a) wrote:

I inherited a monster size version of one of these when we moved into our current home. I'm a little ambivalent about it.

Pros: Fast growing, low care, somewhat drought tolerant when established, fragrant.
Cons: Fairly invasive and difficult to control. Spreads by runners and self seeds. I'm forever pulling it up out of the ground in my yard and down out of the trees and bushes. The smell is kind of overwhelming when the whole thing is in bloom.

Positive Bug_Girl On Mar 27, 2003, Bug_Girl from San Francisco, CA wrote:

I liked growing this plant, but it is too hardy and hard to remove if you decide to remove it. I like the way it smells, but the strong winds in San Francisco blow the smell away.

The flowers would probably not turn brown too quickly if the plant is not allowed to stay wet and or gets more direct sun to dry the flowers off. The other problem could be fungal. My flowers stayed white and did not turn brown. Only camilla gives me the problem of the flowers turning brown, but this can be controled by cultural. Don't let dead leaves lie around, don't let the plant get/stay wet.

Neutral Kelli On Mar 25, 2003, Kelli from L.A. (Canoga Park), CA (Zone 10a) wrote:

Some people love the smell of this plant. I think it is so-so.

Negative Kell On Mar 6, 2003, Kell from Northern California, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

I had this vine in my yard for about 6 years. It grew quickly and was loaded with blooms in the early spring. But it looks fantastic for such a short time. Unfortunately, the open blooms when spent turn brown before the rest open and it ruins it! The old blooms stay on too long, all brown and ugly.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

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Mesa, Arizona
Sierra Vista, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Anderson, California
Big Sur, California
Castro Valley, California
Clayton, California
Concord, California
Davis, California
Eureka, California
Fairfield, California
Garberville, California
Knights Landing, California
Lakeside, California
Long Beach, California
Los Angeles, California (2 reports)
Manhattan Beach, California
Martinez, California
Merced, California
Oak View, California
Perris, California
San Anselmo, California
San Clemente, California
San Diego, California
San Francisco, California (2 reports)
San Leandro, California
Santa Ana, California
Santa Cruz, California
Watsonville, California
Yucaipa, California
Jacksonville, Florida (2 reports)
Conway, South Carolina
Summerville, South Carolina
Arlington, Texas (2 reports)
Harper, Texas
Katy, Texas
Missouri City, Texas
Pipe Creek, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Spring Branch, Texas
Puyallup, Washington



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