Jasminum polyanthum - Pink Jasmine
- Mature size: 6-8m in sprawling vine form.
- Ideal growing conditions: Full sun to part shade.
- Growth rate: Fast.
Uses
Suitable for trellises, pergolas, fences, indoor houseplant, and decorative ground cover.
Noteworthy
This fast-growing climber, originated from China, is fragrant and particularly showy, attracting pollinators with its sweet scent.
Tolerant
Heat, drought, and pruning-friendly. Adjusts well to both container life and sprawling freely in larger gardens.
Colour/Growth form
Jasminum polyanthum features lush, green foliage with clusters of starry pink buds opening to white fragrant flowers. This vigorous climber is ideal for covering vertical spaces, creating a stunning floral display.
What is Jasminum polyanthum?
Known as Pink Jasmine, Jasminum polyanthum is renowned for its sweet-scented flowers and rapid growth. Perfect for training over structures, it becomes a focal point in gardens or indoor settings.
How to Care for Jasminum polyanthum
Provide support for climbing and ensure well-drained, fertile soil. It thrives with regular watering during the growing season and responds well to pruning to maintain shape and induce dense growth.
The Beauty of Pink and White Flowers
Flowering predominantly in late winter and spring, it offers a cascade of pink-tinted buds and white blooms, imparting fragrance to its surroundings and attracting butterflies.
Ideal Growing Conditions
Best suited to sunny or semi-shaded spots, Jasminum polyanthum flourishes in warm climates, making it suitable for coastal and urban gardens across Australia.
