Jasminum polyanthum

Pink Jasmine

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Common Name:

Pink Jasmine

Plant Type:

Perennial

Flower color:

Pink

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

3

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Pink Jasmine (Jasminum polyanthum) - Description

Jasminum polyanthum, also known as Pink Jasmine (or White Jasmine), is an evergreen twining climber from China. It produces an abundance of reddish-pink flower buds in late winter and early spring, followed by fragrant five-petalled star-like white flowers which are about 2 cm in diameter. It has compound leaves with 5 to 7 leaflets which are dark green on the upper surface and a lighter green on the lower surface.

Pink Jasmine (Jasminum polyanthum) - Blooming

Yellow or white, usually fragrant flowers blooms at different times according to the species.

Pink Jasmine (Jasminum polyanthum) - Growth

Evergreen and deciduous shrubs and climbers. 4 to 8 feet tall or more, depending on species. Often wall trained. Jasminum grows best in full sun or partial shade from the hot sun.

Pink Jasmine (Jasminum polyanthum) - Planting

Propagate from semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Can also layer in fall.

Pink Jasmine (Jasminum polyanthum) - Pest

Aphids, mealybugs, and scale insects. Other problems include root rot, viruses, and fungal and bacterial leaf spots, all of which are quite common.

Pink Jasmine (Jasminum polyanthum) - Interesting facts

Jasminum is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. The name jasmine derives from Persian "yasmin" or "gift from god". Flowers from Jasminum sambac are what puts the jasmine in jasmine tea.