Jasminum Species, Common White Jasmine, Poet's Jasmine, Summer Jasmine, True Jasmine
Jasminum officinale
| Family: | Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Jasminum (JAZ-mih-num) (Info) |
| Species: | officinale (oh-fiss-ih-NAH-lee) (Info) |
Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Deciduous
Shiny/Glossy
Foliage Color:
Height:
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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)
Where to Grow:
Suitable for growing in containers
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
By simple layering
By serpentine layering
Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Glendale, Arizona
Capistrano Beach, California
Davis, California
Fallbrook, California(5 reports)
La Jolla, California
Laguna Beach, California
Lakeside, California
San Clemente, California
Santa Rosa, California
Davenport, Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
Lake Mary, Florida
Melbourne, Florida
Orlando, Florida(5 reports)
Riverview, Florida
Rockledge, Florida
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Bloomington, Indiana
Bishopville, Maryland
Ellicott City, Maryland
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Piscataway, New Jersey
Brooklyn, New York
Grove City, Ohio
Portland, Oregon
Lititz, Pennsylvania
Malvern, Pennsylvania
Conway, South Carolina
Harper, Texas
Houston, Texas(2 reports)
Junction, Texas
Sugar Land, Texas
Charlottesville, Virginia
Belfair, Washington
North Sultan, Washington
Sultan, Washington
Vancouver, Washington
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jun 2, 2016, Engarden from Santa Rosa, CA wrote: This jasmine has proved drought Hardy for me. It has white buds opening to pure white flowers. (J. Polyanthum has dark pink buds) Less flowers than polyanthum, the sepals are long and spidery (polyanthum has short sepals), the fragrance is the cleaner smell of Chinese narcissus, polyanthum has the overpowering smell of paper whites. This jasmine seems to be rarely grown, all over town people exclusively grow the polyanthum. Polyanthum may be less drought Hardy. Haven't tried it yet. |
| Positive | On Apr 17, 2016, DougMcKinney78 from Bloomington, IN wrote: I grow Jasminum officinale 'Frojas' (Fiona Sunrise Jasmine) in my zone 6a garden in Bloomington, Indiana. It is planted along a wooden fence with extremely dry soil in the winter. It has overwintered there for more than ten years. |
| Positive | On Aug 4, 2013, brugmaniac1 from Lititz, PA (Zone 6b) wrote: I live near Lancaster, Pa., zone 6b/7a. I have had this plant for 4 years now. It is EXTREMELY hardy for me. I say 6b/7a because of the microclimate that it planted in. It is very fragrant! |
| Positive | On Sep 12, 2012, stephenp from Wirral, UK, Zone 9a, A climber which quickly creates a quite cover over walls, trellises and other means of supporting its growth. I can't say about other parts of the UK, but here J. officinale is used quite alot.. it flowers much less prolifically that J. polyanthum |
| Neutral | On May 7, 2012, silkenquill from Virginia Beach, VA wrote: I need to know whether this plant produces berries - there is one comment that says it does not yet there is mention of a seedhead. Thanks. |
| Positive | On Jan 21, 2012, otorongo from London, This plant is evergreen here. Out of the 3 plants I have, the one that gets the most sun looks the happiest (but bear in mind, London is not the sunniest place on Earth). It attracts ladybugs. |
| Positive | On Sep 11, 2011, Tropicalnikko from Brisbane bayside, This jasmine is a favourite. It flowers densely in late winter to early spring. The scent fills the house as I have it outside front door. Such a shame it doesn't flower all year as the scent is so nice. |
| Neutral | On Jun 8, 2007, LovelyFlowers from Las Vegas, NV (Zone 8b) wrote: I recently purchased literally two leaves of Jasminum Officinale with healthy roots. I potted them in a 4inch pot and some branches have already started to dry out. The climate here in Las Vegas is hot and dry. I plan on babying them for a while in hope that they will do well in my climate. I do plan to plant them outside in the yard eventually. Has anyone in this area had good luck with this plant? |
| Positive | On Oct 16, 2006, bluespiral from (Zone 7a) wrote: This plant's ability to winter over here in zone 7a without protection since the 90s has been a wonderful surprise. |
| Positive | On Mar 11, 2005, txsdar from Harper, TX (Zone 8a) wrote: I live about 60 miles NW of San Antonio. I have had this plant outside my kitchen window for3 yrs now. I do cover it in Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb with plastic. It is 6 ft high on a trellis and I have to keep cutting it back. So far so good. |
| Positive | On Aug 10, 2003, broozersnooze from Jacksonville, FL (Zone 9b) wrote: Highly recommend this plant to anyone. Some was already well established on the front fence when I moved into my home. In late spring & summer, with my windows open & the gentlest breeze, the fragrance of the blooms fill my home. This experience has become one of the fondest memories for me & my family from living here. |
| Positive | On Aug 9, 2003, lupinelover from Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) wrote: Very easy to grow container plant for cold-winter climates. It is easy to root cuttings in the fall, and set them out in the spring for blooming plants by mid-summer. |
| Neutral | On Aug 31, 2001, jody from MD &, VA (Zone 7b) wrote: Star shaped flowers, dark green foliage, very fragrant. |
