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Zone USDA 8b
This plant fact sheet was first proposed by lrey
Last modification:  07/10/2005 11:48
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Jasminum polyanthum
pink winter jasmine, Chinese evergreen jasmine
 
Jasminum polyanthum is also known as winter jasmine, pink jasmine, pink winter jasmine or sometimes Chinese evergreen jasmine. This vine is native to Asia, and more precisely to China. It can grow up to more than 20 ft (6 m) and has numerous and strongly perfumed flowers in late winter and sometimes in spring also.
This jasmine is an ornamental vine, with an interesting foliage and numerous and very fragrant flowers. It is vigorous and only needs a few seasons to cover large areas. It can grow in light shade situations, even if it will prefer full sun exposure. Jasminum polyanthum is fairly frost hardy, as it can withstand low temperatures down to about 18°F (-8°C) and has been reported to survive even lower temperatures.
 
This vine has a semi-decidious to evergreen foliage, depending on the climate. Leaves are opposed, pinnate with 5 to 7 leaflets.
Flowers are pure white, but the flower buds are pink. (This explains the common names) They are strongly perfumed, and are grouped in clusters. They bloom in late winter, and sometimes through spring.
The fruits are inedible, small and globose.
 
Jasminum polyanthum requiert les expositions suivantes : mi-ombre,lumière,soleil
This jasmine likes fertile and well-drained soils that remain moist.

Photos of pink winter jasmine

Jasminum polyanthum
 
Category - vine
Dimensions
  • Height 6.00 m
  • Width 6.00 m
  • Minimum temperatures
  • The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -8.0 °C
  • Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -4.0 °C
  • Exposure - partial shade, light, full sun
    Leaves - evergreen
    Flowers -
  • Fragrant flowers
  • Color(s) : white, pink
  • Propagation - cutting, layering, seeds
  • This jasmine can be propagated by seeds, cuttings or air-layers.
  • Toxicity
  • No or unknown toxicity.
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