Arabian jasmine
Oleaceae
Arabian jasmine is famous for its fragrant flowers and its use in jasmine tea and leis (the Hawaiian name for it is pikake). It is a fast-growing evergreen climbing shrub. Glossy, dark green oval leaves create a beautiful contrast to the highly fragrant, white flowers that fade to pink as they age. These beautiful-smelling blooms appear all summer long and may continue to bloom year-round in warm climates.
Arabian jasmine is either trained as a flowering vine with supports or maintained as a sprawling shrub. It also does very well in containers and makes an eye-catching plant for patios and porches.
Light
Full to partial sun is needed for healthy Arabian jasmine plants. At least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day is ideal. If kept indoors during the winter, be sure to place this plant in a very sunny window.
Soil
Loose, loamy, humusy soil is preferred by this flowering shrub. It likes an evenly moist, well-draining soil medium. Adding compost will help loosen, enrich, and moisten the soil.
How to care for Jasmine:
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Maintaining Arabian jasmine is quite easy. Here are the main care requirements for growing Arabian jasmine:
- Choose a location with full or partial sun and well-drained soil.
- Keep the soil evenly moist and water as needed during dry spells.
- Outside its hardiness range, grow Arabian jasmine in pots and bring the plants indoors for the winter.
- Fertilize the plant regularly during the growing season in spring and summer.
- Prune to maintain the desired shape and remove faded flowers after the bloom.