Canary jasmine (Chrysojasminum odoratissimum)
Care, watering, light and tips for Canary jasmine on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Oleaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Canary jasmine
Chrysojasminum odoratissimum, commonly known as Canary jasmine, is an evergreen shrub or climber native to the Canary Islands. It is distinguished by its small, fragrant yellow flowers that appear in spring and summer, and its glossy green foliage. It is ideal for covering walls, pergolas, or as a trailing plant in pots, adding a touch of color and fragrance to the garden or balcony.
Native range
Canary Islands, Madeira and Cape Verde
Care tips
It requires full sun to partial shade exposure for abundant flowering. Watering should be regular, keeping the substrate slightly moist but avoiding waterlogging, especially in summer. It prefers well-drained soils rich in organic matter. A common mistake is lack of pruning, which can lead to unruly growth and less flowering; it is recommended to prune after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage new branches.
How to save a dying Canary jasmine
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or browning leaves falling, dry brittle stems, lack of flowering or withered flowers.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. Prune dry branches. Repot if soil is depleted.
- What kills it
- Constant waterlogging, causing root rot. Also prolonged drought.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted or stems entirely dry. Act fast.