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!
Comment by BRidget B — 2/7/2007 @ 5:53 am
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
Comment by Leslie P — 2/7/2007 @ 5:57 am
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.
Comment by Leslie P — 2/7/2007 @ 6:02 am
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.
Comment by Leslie P — 2/7/2007 @ 6:04 am
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?
Comment by Steve P — 2/7/2007 @ 6:11 am
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.
Comment by Abe — 2/7/2007 @ 6:16 am
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
Comment by Stella — 4/21/2007 @ 4:52 pm
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?
Comment by Marcy — 5/21/2007 @ 1:46 pm
PLEASE ADVISE HOW TO ROOT PINK JASMINE?
Comment by K. GAJARIA — 10/1/2007 @ 11:26 am
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 !
Comment by Kathy G. — 1/28/2008 @ 3:17 pm