Jasmine polyanthum
Jasmine polyanthum also referred to as winter jasmine, pink jasmine or Chinese evergreen jasmine is a native of China and a member of the Olive family (Oleaceae). It produces very fragrant, star-shaped white flowers that start as rosy, pink pointed buds. The woody trailer is a vigorous grower that can with support climb up to 20 ft outdoors. It is grown as a ground cover, on a trellis, in a container or in a hanging basket.
Care:
Jasmine prefers well-drained fertile soil. It needs at least 4 hours of bright direct sun and can be grown in full sun outdoors. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize every 2-3 weeks with a high phosphorous fertilizer (15-30-15) to encourage blooming.
J. polyanthum is a seasonal bloomer that will set bud when exposed to temperatures below 60 F for 4-6 weeks. It blooms primarily in late winter into spring and then sporadically throughout the year.
In colder climates, bring the plant indoors when night temperatures reach 40 F or once the buds are set and place it in a sunny bright, cool location. J. polyanthum requires less water in the winter therefore water when the soil dries out.
Pruning
To control the vigorous growth, Jasmine needs frequent pinching. Cut the plant back after blooming and in the summer to control growth and prevent tangling. Repot into pots 1-2 sizes larger every 2-3 years in the spring after flowering.
Propagate in the summer from tip cuttings or by layering. They can also be started from seed which do not require stratification.
Problems
Spider mites aphids and scale. It can also be susceptible to iron chlorosis (yellowing leaves with dark green veins) which can be corrected by adding chelated iron to the fertilizer when needed.
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Hi. I was wondering if the jasmine plants can be put in hanging baskets. I haven’t found a site any where that mentions this. I’m afraid the will not get enough sun light hanging. Also, not sure how much or how often to water these plants. Located in S. Illinois. Thanks!
I bought a jasminum polyanthum over the summer and nursed It back to health. It now covers a 4 ft trellis in a flower pot. I have not misted or put on a pebble tray. It just keeps growing. Is It to late to put Into a hanging basket? how do I go about pruning back? It Is not In a cool location at all. gets sun all day when the sun Is out. when can I expect flowers as when I purchased It It was allmost dead and was at the time in bloom. this Is the first jasmine plant I have had and need some healpful tips on keeping It healthy. thank you
2005-12-12
hi, reading through the comment section you had said that jasmine are acid lovers. I have my jasmine in regular miracle grow potting soil and have used the fertilizer sticks. there is no acid in my soil but the plant is growing like crazy. do I have a different jasmine plant other than the star or confederate. again I have a jasminum polyanthum.
12-26
first off thank you for you’re help with my jasmine polyanthum. It Is untangling very nicely. now since some of these vines are close to 6ft long how short do I prune them back? and Is It possible to root the cuttings and how Is this done. I haved moved It to a cooler location for part of the day and the other half It gets some sun. will a humidifier help out with xtra moister If I forget to mist? I have never seen such a happy camper. thank you again.
2006-4-25
I bought a small jasmine plant from the grocery store 2 years ago. It had small white fragrant flowers all over it. I have kept the plant, re-potted, and it is now a 4 ft. high viny trellis. I would love for it to be covered in those most wonderful smelling flowers. However, the last 2 spring seasons have brought only more vines. How can I make it bloom again?
2007-2-3
What brand of fertilizer would you recommend for pink jasmine? I found that the information on soil for pink jasmine was helpful, thats why I will be checking it. But if the soil is where it should be then I will be looking at the possiblity of iron chlorosis. Any help with what i should use will be appeciated.
I bought a pink jasmine plant in March of 2006. It had beautiful fragrant flowers. I still have it and it is beautiful except it has not given me any flowers since March of last year. What do I need to do so it may bloom agian?
Stella
I live in Santa Fe New Mexico. I purchased my jasmine plants a few months ago, and have them indoors facing my south windows. They are already blooming with white star-like flowers. Is it to early for them to be blooming? Also, how long do they bloom for? What kind of fertilizer do I use now that their in bloom? do I change the fertilizer in the the fall?
PLEASE ADVISE HOW TO ROOT PINK JASMINE?
I purchased a Sambac Jasmine about 6 months ago. It’s leggy but was blooming nicely (although the flowers bloomed near evening and feel off by morning). It hasn’t bloomed in months. The leaves are shiny and sticky and I discovered brown bumps on the stems. When I scrape them off they are sticky inside. Yesterday I discovered little white worms in the dirt. I live in NJ. The plant was outside for a part of the summer. It’s now inside, gets watered occasionally but is not “wet” and it’s in a western window which gets lots of sun during most of the daytime hours. help ! I really want to save this plant !
Hello, love your site. I have Jasmine vines growing where I work and wanted to cut a piece to root in water. Can this be done?
Hello,
I have two questions. First, regarding polyanthum, the temperature here in Pakistan goes to 10C only in january and in December and Febrauary it is mostly in early 20’s. It means my polyanthum (in flowerbed getting 4 hours of direct sunlight) will bloom only for a short period in january?.
Also, can i grow Jasminum azoricum as hanging pot, as i am successfully growing it in container and i have lot of stems hanging down as i have not given them support. Also, any effect of moonsoon on jasmines specially these two.Thankx
I live in Omaha, Ne and have had my confederate jasmine for 2 years potted. This winter it is looking really bad. I have it in my living room under a lamp. Its leaves are falling off, leaking some sort of sap and looks like brown warts on the stems. Please help, I love this plant!
I live in southern NM, and have a star jasmine that bloomed beautifully and was covered with leaves during the summer. Over the winter I moved the pot indoors near a west-facing window. It was then about four foot high and healthy. During the cold winter months, most leaves became dry and brittle and fell off, while some remained green. The main stems seem to be alive, while smaller ones are dead. What went wrong and will it recover for the spring?
Hi,
I live in bahrain. I need to know more about watering my jasmine.
My plant lives just out side my bathroom window where it gets sunlight but not all day.
ive heard that i need to water it once every 2 weeks?? is that right??
I just planted a Pink Jasmine about 2 feet from my property fence. I did not know it was such a vicious vine. How can I keep it controlled best? I would rather it be on a trellis or such as opposed to the fence I share with a neighbor. What kind of trellis would work the best to keep it from growing on my fence?
I planted a pink jasmine in the container, and it was doing well. However, since I tried to tie it on the trellis, the plant has become ill. The leaves have been withering. Also, there are no flower buds. Do you know what is wrong? I live in Sacramento, California.
I live in Baja California and sometimes we have temperatures in the high 90’s would that be too hot for the Jasmine Polyanthum?