pink jasmine

One of the latest additions to my container garden has been a pink jasmine (Jasminum Polyanthum). This is a vast climbing vine which can grow to about 20 feet. It is the most popular and one of the easiest jasmines to grow and has dense clusters of fragrant pink flowers, white on the inside, and rose colored outside. It is an evergreen vine which originated in China. The plant I have is in a hanging basket, but this plant works equally well climbing around doorways, or as ground cover.

Pink Jasmine Facts

Bloom time: Late winter and spring, with sporadic rebloom throughout the year.
Exposure: Full sun to light shade.
Soil: Fertile, moist yet well drained soil.
Average Size: Can reach a height of up to 20 feet, or trail down from a hanging basket.
Growth rate: Fast.
Water: Moderate to regular water.
Fertilizer: Fertilize lightly during the growing season.
Pruning: Pinch out the tips as needed. Prune after flowering to control rampant growth.

Jasmines grow more rapidly in good soil and love sunny sites, but they are good all round plants that can adapt to many less than ideal conditions successfully, and are therefore a great plant for beginners.