Botanical Name: Jasminum mesnyi
Common Name: Primrose jasmine, Chinese jasmine Type of Plant: dicot: shrub/vine Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape long, sweeping, arching type of branch structure, grows into a fountain effect when left unpruned; often grown as a cascading vine Height to 10' Spread equal + Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil any soil Hardiness hardy to 5 degrees (zones 4-24) Morphology: Leaves trifoliate leaf, oppositely arranged - leaflets oblong/ lanceolate, almost sessile - 1-3" long, branchlets glabrous Flowers yellow, 1-2" diameter, semi-double, single and scattered, February - April Fruit 2 valved berry Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings - spring, summer Usage: large filler or mass material for loose, cascading effect - hillsides; can be supported as a vine Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular watering, tolerates some drought, may lose leaves during prolonged drought Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning after blooming to control shape/size; prune heavily every 2-3 years to promote lateral branches and flowering Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: China Family: Oleaceae Notes: |
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