Winter jasmine (Jasminum polyanthum)
Care, watering, light and tips for Winter jasmine on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Oleaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 4 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Winter jasmine
Jasminum polyanthum, commonly known as winter jasmine or pink jasmine, is a vigorous and fast-growing climber, renowned for its profuse winter bloom of small, highly fragrant white flowers. Its reddish stems and dark green, often evergreen or semi-evergreen foliage, make it ideal for covering pergolas, walls, or trellises, adding a romantic touch and an intoxicating aroma to the garden during colder months.
Native range
China and Myanmar
Care tips
It requires full sun to partial shade for optimal flowering. Watering should be regular, keeping the substrate moist but not waterlogged, especially during flowering and warm periods; reduce in winter. It prefers well-drained, fertile soils rich in organic matter. A common mistake is not pruning it after flowering, which can reduce the number of blooms the following year and encourage unruly growth.
How to save a dying Winter jasmine
- Warning signs
- Yellow or brown falling leaves, no blooms or wilting flowers. Dry or brittle stems.
- First aid
- Check drainage. If potted, repot into well-draining pot. Prune dry stems.
- What kills it
- Overwatering causing root rot or insufficient intense light. Doesn't tolerate prolonged frost.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted and green tissue remains. Act quickly.