Pink Jasmine Vine grows fast, dense and will attach to anything close by. A vine by nature, Winter Jasmine also makes an excellent hanging basket. Nell, Hi Karen – I lived in CA for 30 years & moved to AZ 1 1/2 years ago. They prefer moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil, and a position in full sun or partial shade. It can go drier once established but will appreciate & look better if deeply watered every 2 weeks. 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. I am planting this jasmine against a fence. Happy gardening & thanks for stopping by. As a twining climber, it can reach heights of six feet if supported by a trellis. Jasmine Polyanthum. (Our neighbor’s side is to the West, so I’m thinking it might get scorched a bit on their side…) Thanks! Because of the mass of the house it would be in shadow from around 2 pm in summer and from around 12noon in winter. Karen – You’re welcome! No – you have to bring it indoors or grow it as an annual. Given how densly it grows, what distance from the fence should I plant it? Do you think this might just be general stress from too much sun? The Pink Jasmine Vine ’s a very popular landscaping plant because it’s easy to find, grows fast and is easy to care for. But you will spend the rest of the year trying to control it. Nell, Our Jasminum Polyanthum looks very sad at the moment, some green leafs still on some stems, Comment document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a532425f92a4018e65718779a76f172f" );document.getElementById("b124ec7158").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Hi, I’m Nell, and this is where I celebrate all things garden and share my passion for plants, flowers and the great outdoors. The plant is very vigorous and can grow up to 6 metres in height when supported. Plant Type: Vines Evergreen-Deciduous: Evergreen. There are about 200 true jasmine varieties, which include jasmine polyanthum, jasminum sambac (biblical jasmine) and jasminum mesnyi (Japanese jasmine). Jasminum Mesnyi (Primrose jasmine, Japanese jasmine) - Source: starr-environmental The Primrose Jasmine, also called Japanese Jasmine, has long stems that can climb easily with no need for a trellis or any other support. In other words, it smothers itself & then needs to be cut almost cut the way back. Should I prune this? I love the pink buds (hence the common name) & love how they look in bouquets. Name: Jasminum species. Winter Jasmine is a wonderful fragrance that permeates any growing space even on the coldest, darkest days of the year. Highly fragrant blooms in late winter to early spring. It has compound leaves with 5 to 9 leaflets which are dark green on the upper surface and a lighter green on the lower surface. Nell. As I said, it’s a dense growing vine & grows back on itself (it literally flops over) if there’s nothing for it to grab onto. Available in Stores. There is a seller on Etsy who offers them in 4″ pots so you could check that out. It can be seen on trellis’ (which they fast outgrow), walls, arbors, and chain link fences as well as growing up into trees and phone poles. I’ve only seen a few here in Tucson but they’re growing in a north exposure. Don’t plant it next to a tree because it’ll crawl up into & could eventually take it over. I planted them today. Jasmine can be tricky to keep alive indoors. Jasminum polyanthum is well known as a house plant in the USA and Europe. For landscaping, it’s very versatile. I live outside of Los Angeles on the coast. Should I just cut it all away from the tree? Jasminum polyanthum ‘Pink jasmine’ Jasminum polyanthum. "It spreads mainly vegetatively by layering and suckering from the roots. That would be to USDA Climate zone 8. Details . Would this be enough sunshine for it to bloom? This would have no appeal. So, you’ll need to prune regularly thru out the year. They may be sold as a houseplant in your area. The name pink jasmine refers to the pink buds which appear in large quantities in spring, and they bloom into five-petaled star-like white flowers. Also Grown As: Staked … I’m not sure what you mean by down leaves & stems … dead? Boething Treeland Farms grows over 1,200 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and specialty plants on ten California nurseries to serve the wholesale landscape and nursery industries throughout the Western United States and beyond. This twining vine can grow up to 25 feet; it’s not a small scale plant. Hi. It can also grow in the garden, when climate conditions are good; but it cannot tolerate freezing temperatures (USDA hardiness zones: 8 - 11). Depending on the type & size of the tree, it could eventually smother out some of the foliage. Not really in a pot to bring in for the winter. Thank you for helping us spread the word & make the world a more beautiful place! Required fields are marked *. Prune any time except winter to keep contained. I’ve just bought a jasmine polyanthum and was thinking of growing it up a trellis on my East facing kitchen wall. 03/21/2017. Or do we cut it right back ?. Your email address will not be published. Nell, Hi Elaine – JP will burn in all day hot sun. Water well allowing the soil to dry a little between waterings. Their fragrant flowers are star-shaped. Frost-tender - for cooler climate gardens, choose Jasminum polyanthum which is hardier. Jasminum polyanthum has compound leaves with 5 to 7 leaflets which are dark green on the upper surface and a lighter green on the lower surface. You can look into Hardy Jasmine & Winter Jasmine. Great article. Jasminum Polyanthum (Chinese / Star Jasmine) About the Jasmine Houseplant There are several varieties of Jasmine that can live happily indoors as a houseplant, although by far the most popular is Jasminum polyanthum, known commonly as Chinese, Star or just plain Jasmine. How to grow Star of the Season: Jasmine Star of the Season: Jasmine When it's on, it's on! I haven’t seen this plant be bothered by too many pests. Positive: On Apr 1, 2004, ladyrowan from Garberville, CA (Zone 9a) wrote: I've enjoyed my pink jasmine. This is why a good pruning pruning after the flowers die is recommended as this will keep it looking neater. If you’re the kind of gardener who loves to fertilize, then do so during spring to encourage flowering & growth with an evenly balanced fertilizer like 10-10-10 or 15-15-15. Nell. People love Pink Jasmine, aka Jasminum polyanthum, because of its strong, sweet scent & abundance of blooms. Add to Wish List Add to Compare. If you’re in a colder coastal zone, you might consider planting it in front of south or west facing wall to give the vine additional warmth. Try growing Jasminum polyanthum in a container on a patio or deck where the fragrance in summer can be appreciated. While your Jasmine is establishing, the 1st year or 2 after planting, you need to water it more often. Then there are the common-name jasmines, like star jasmine and Carolina jasmine. Hi Annette – I always planted it about a foot away from the fence. Nell. I live in the Oklahoma City Metro Area, Zone 7. For landscaping, it’s very versatile. During the colder months water your Pink Jasmine once you see the soil is drying out. Hi Nell! Hope you can help us, we planted this last years it is a new plant. The true J. polyanthum is a vining species that needs a light support, pruning, and flowers with a profusion of pink blossoms in the wintera rarity in the world of houseplants. I’ve used it for weddings & parties but haven’t grown it as a  houseplant for the long haul. A fast growing, strong climbing jasmine, which is covered in a mass of very sweetly scented, white flowers in late winter and spring. Contact Us. One of the most prolific flowering plants of the entire jasmine group, J. polyanthum has delicate evergreen foliage that belies its hardy nature. For this reason, it’s best to keep up with the trimming. However, my mom went to Home Depot and purchased two Jasminum Polyanthum plants and gave them to me as a gift. Spring-flowering Jasminum polyanthum. Jasminum polyanthum is an extremely vigorous, evergreen climber and is considered an invasive weed throughout Australia and New Zealand. It grows beautifully along the coast in the Bay Area, San Diego & around Santa Barbara. Display of fragrant, white flowers that open from Pink buds s often on. Spell, as it can go drier once established but will look &. 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