Jasmine, with its intoxicating fragrance and delicate flowers, is a beloved plant in gardens around the world. South Africa is home to several stunning jasmine varieties, each with its unique characteristics and charm.
This article explores two popular jasmine varieties found in South Africa: Jasminum tortuosum (Twisted or African Jasmine) and Jasminum angulare (South African Jasmine). We will delve into their descriptions, care instructions, and how to best cultivate them in your garden.
Jasminum tortuosum (Twisted or African Jasmine)
Twisted or African Jasmine, Jasminum tortuosum, is a naturally evergreen, moderately vigorous twining vine. Clusters of long-lasting pure white starry flowers are produced throughout the year. These flowers have a heady fragrance reminiscent of citrus blossoms and are held against a foil of dark green foliage.
It can easily be maintained as a 3' container plant indoors or out (where hardy) and is considered hardy to about 25oF for short periods. It is tolerant of sun to light shade and will perform best in a well-drained fertile soil.
Key Features of Jasminum tortuosum
- Growth Habit: Twining vine, can be maintained as a shrub.
- Mature Size: 20-25'H as a vine or prune to maintain as a 3'H x 3'W or larger shrub.
- Cold Hardiness: 9B, 10, 11, (9A?)
- pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
- Soil & Moisture: Average moist, fertile, well-drained soils. Never keep soggy wet.
- Flowering Period: Summer to year-round under warm tropical conditions.
- Fertilizing: Typically spring to about midsummer, but may be done anytime of year plants are in active growth under warm tropical conditions.
- When to Plant: Plant out once all danger of freeze and frost have passed, where reliably hardy. Uppot or repot anytime during the growing season, although, early spring may be optimum.
- Native To / Origin: South Africa
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Understanding USDA Cold Hardiness Zones is essential for gardeners. These zones provide a universal way to describe where a plant will survive based on average winter lows for a region. Each zone is separated by 10oF and further split into 5oF subsets ('A' and 'B').
Care Instructions
Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
The length of time a plant is able to flower is often based on its size. The more mature or better established a plant is the more resources it has to be able to expend on flowering and fruiting.
In general, plants will require the most nutrients when in active growth and less when dormant. One of the most common questions that we get is what fertilizer do you recommend? Obviously it will depend on the particular plant but a good quality, slow-release, non-burning fertilizer is what we prefer.
Container grown plants, like what we ship, can be successfully transplanted anytime of year as long as proper care is provided. This gives container grown plants an edge on bareroot plants. With that said, there are easier and harder times to establish some plants mainly due to the additional moisture required by the plant during the main growing seasons like spring and summer.
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Jasminum angulare (South African Jasmine)
Jasminum angulare (South African Jasmine) - A slow growing evergreen scrambling shrub or vine native to coastal areas from Eastern Cape to Natal, South Africa with dark green leaves composed of three 3/4 inch long by 3/8 inch wide leaflets.
If given support this vine can grow to 15-20 feet tall by 8 feet wide. From early summer into fall are produced the 1 1/4 inch wide star-shaped white flowers, which are sweetly but delicately fragrant and held in clusters of 3 to 7 flowers that face up. Plant in full sun to light shade. Water regularly. A bit tender and best in near frost-free gardens but can handle a few degrees below freezing without damage. Good used as a vine, groundcover, small shrub or espalier.
Key Features of Jasminum angulare
- Growth Habit: A slow-growing evergreen scrambling shrub or vine
- Mature Size: Reaches 15 to 20 feet tall, 8 feet wide, with support.
- Flowers: Clusters of white star-shaped flowers are sweetly but delicately fragrant.
- Hardiness: Best in near frost-free gardens, but can take a few degrees below freezing.
- Light: Best in full sun or dappled shade.
- Soil: Moist, well-drained soil.
- Pruning: Responds well to pruning; do not prune in winter.
The information displayed on this page about Jasminum angulare is based on the research we conducted about it in our nursery horticultural library as well as from information provided by reliable online resources. We also include some of our own observations made about this plant as it grows in the nursery gardens and other gardens that we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in the containers in our nursery field.
Description: A slow-growing evergreen scrambling shrub or vine. Clusters of white star-shaped flowers are sweetly but delicately fragrant. Best in near frost-free gardens, but can take a few degrees below freezing.
Care Instructions for Jasminum angulare
- Best in full sun or dappled shade in moist, well-drained soil.
- Responds well to pruning; do not prune in winter.
- Bring soil to visual dryness before watering.
- Appreciates warm roots. If in a container, clay pots are best for the root system.
- Not a heavy feeder- fertilized moderately.
- Do not feed in winter.
Appreciates warm roots. If in a container, clay pots are best for the root system.
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Not a heavy feeder- fertilized moderately.
Do not feed in winter.
Packaging Details:
- Plants over 5 feet tall may be trimmed to fit in a 4-foot shipping box.
- Box changes, if requested, may incur an additional fee of $20- $40.
- We remove 1/3 to 2/3 of the soil before packing.
Sales & Return Policy:
- ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
- We only offer replacements for plants that arrive dead.
- To qualify for a replacement, customers must report damage within 3 days of delivery.
Shipping & Handling Time:
- Standard processing time: 17 business days
- Some plants may take up to 30 days to ship, depending on inspection
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