Pink jasmine, Winter Jasmine


Scientific Name: Jasminum polyanthum Franch.
Synonym: Jasminum blinii, Jasminum delafieldii
Family: Oleaceae
Pink jasmine, Winter Jasmine(Jasminum polyanthum)
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 5-9, 12-24, 28, 31
AHS: 12-9
USDA: 8b-10

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15°F (-9°C)

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: Western China

Growth Habits: Evergreen vine, rapidly up to 20 feet (6 m)

Watering Needs: Regular water in summer

Propagation: Cuttings, layering


Blooming Habits:
Produces masses of flowers in February to April in Phoenix. The buds are pink, hence the name "Pink Jasmine". The flowers are white and very fragrant. Their scent is not quite as enjoyable as other jasmines like Angelwing Jasmine, or Arabian Jasmine, but it is a nice complement since it blooms so much earlier.

Propagation:
Seeds don't need stratifying, and can be planted immediately.

Links:
Key to the genus Jasminum


 

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