Jasminum Species, Common White Jasmine, Poet's Jasmine, Summer Jasmine, True Jasmine

Jasminumofficinale

Family
Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Jasminum (JAZ-mih-num)
Species
officinale (oh-fiss-ih-NAH-lee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
By simple layering
By serpentine layering
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Capistrano Beach, California

Davis, California

Fallbrook, California(5 reports)

La Jolla, California

Laguna Beach, California

Lakeside, California

San Clemente, California

Santa Rosa, California

Davenport, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Lake Mary, Florida

Melbourne, Florida

Orlando, Florida(5 reports)

Riverview, Florida

Rockledge, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Bloomington, Indiana

Bishopville, Maryland

Ellicott City, Maryland

Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Piscataway, New Jersey

Brooklyn, New York

Grove City, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

Lititz, Pennsylvania

Malvern, Pennsylvania

Conway, South Carolina

Harper, Texas

Houston, Texas(2 reports)

Junction, Texas

Sugar Land, Texas

Charlottesville, Virginia

Belfair, Washington

North Sultan, Washington

Sultan, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

10
positives
3
neutrals
0
negative
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Santa Rosa, CA | June 2016 | positive

This jasmine has proved drought Hardy for me. It has white buds opening to pure white flowers. (J. Polyanthum has dark pink buds) Les...Read More

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Bloomington, IN | April 2016 | positive

I grow Jasminum officinale 'Frojas' (Fiona Sunrise Jasmine) in my zone 6a garden in Bloomington, Indiana. It is planted along a wooden fe...Read More

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Lititz, PA (Zone 6b) | August 2013 | positive

I live near Lancaster, Pa., zone 6b/7a. I have had this plant for 4 years now. It is EXTREMELY hardy for me. I say 6b/7a because of the ...Read More

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(Zone 9a) | September 2012 | positive

A climber which quickly creates a quite cover over walls, trellises and other means of supporting its growth. I can't say about other par...Read More

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Virginia Beach, VA | May 2012 | neutral

I need to know whether this plant produces berries - there is one comment that says it does not yet there is mention of a seedhead. Thanks.

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(Zone 9a) | January 2012 | positive

This plant is evergreen here. Out of the 3 plants I have, the one that gets the most sun looks the happiest (but bear in mind, London is ...Read More

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(Zone 11) | September 2011 | positive

This jasmine is a favourite. It flowers densely in late winter to early spring. The scent fills the house as I have it outside front door...Read More

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Las Vegas, NV (Zone 8b) | June 2007 | neutral

I recently purchased literally two leaves of Jasminum Officinale with healthy roots. I potted them in a 4inch pot and some branches have...Read More

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(Zone 7a) | October 2006 | positive

This plant's ability to winter over here in zone 7a without protection since the 90s has been a wonderful surprise.

To q...Read More

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Harper, TX (Zone 8a) | March 2005 | positive

I live about 60 miles NW of San Antonio. I have had this plant outside my kitchen window for3 yrs now. I do cover it in Nov, Dec, Jan, ...Read More

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Jacksonville, FL (Zone 9b) | August 2003 | positive

Highly recommend this plant to anyone. Some was already well established on the front fence when I moved into my home. In late spring & s...Read More

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | August 2003 | positive

Very easy to grow container plant for cold-winter climates. It is easy to root cuttings in the fall, and set them out in the spring for ...Read More

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MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | August 2001 | neutral

Star shaped flowers, dark green foliage, very fragrant.

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