Jasminum nudiflorum also called as Winter jasmine, Jasminum angulare, Jasminum sieboldianum, is a species of the genus Jasminum. Truly astonishing, both from a visual standpoint as well as a scientific one, this plant hazards to bloom when most other plants - and indeed most pollinators - lie dormant.
Jasminum nudiflorum also called as Winter jasmine, Jasminum angulare, Jasminum sieboldianum, is a species of the genus Jasminum. Truly astonishing, both from a visual standpoint as well as a scientific one, this plant hazards to bloom when most other plants - and indeed most pollinators - lie dormant.
IDENTIFY JASMINUM NUDIFLORUM - WINTER JASMINE
Jasminum nudiflorum is native to China. It can be found thicketing slopes and ravines in Gansu, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Xizang (Tibet), and Yunnan. It is widely cultivated and gained popularity in Europe and North America as an ornamental, even naturalizing in parts of France and the United States. A small number of cultivars have appeared in the trade, notably ‘Aureum’ with yellow-variegated leaflets and a slow-growing dwarf form called ‘Nanum’.
Winter jasmine delights with arching, willowy green stems that provide further visual relief from winter’s tonal monotony. In spring, stems produce compound leaves that are oppositely arranged and composed of three ovate leaflets, each about ½ to 1 inch long. Foliage stays a lustrous dark green through the summer and drops in autumn without any appreciable color change. In the wild, plants produce rather inconspicuous black berries, though cultivated plants appear to be self-sterile.
Blossoms of this small deciduous shrub appear before the leaves, borne singly in the leaf axils on the previous year’s wood like its relative, Forsythia, which it rather resembles. Winter jasmine’s small, waxy, bright yellow flowers feature funnel-shaped corollas that flare at the end into five or six spreading lobes, giving a star-like appearance. These are described as either non-fragrant or possessing a delicate, mossy scent, but in any event they do not summon the delightful olfactory sensations that makes its genus name synonymous with perfume. Fortunately this shortcoming is redeemed by an extremely lengthy period of bloom, which may last from November to March. In severe winters, some dieback may occur and flowers may suffer damage, but the plant usually rebounds to continue flowering after such events.
JASMINUM NUDIFLORUM - WINTER JASMINE CARE AND CULTURE
Cultural information should only be used as a guide, and should be to be adapted to suit you. Your physical location; where you grow your plants, how much time you have to devote to their care, and many other factors, will need to be taken into account. Only then can you decide on the cultural methods that best suit you and your plants.
Light:
Jasminum nudiflorum thrive in full sun to part shade. It tolerates full shade but with much reduced flowering.. Low light levels impede blooming.
Temperature:
Winter jasmine require night temperatures of 17- 19°C and daytime of 22°C. Keep this plant cool in winter and place it outdoors in summer. Leaf loss is often caused by dry compost, over watering or cold temperatures.
Substrate and growing media:
Jasminum nudiflorum tolerates a wide range of soil but prefers well drained rich sandy loam to clay soil. It has versatility of form, growing it as a small (3 to 4 feet tall) shrub or spreading ground cover, or even training it up a vertical surface using supports. Its long, arching branches make it a great choice for cascading over a wall or terrace. Winter jasmine displays incredible vigor as a ground cover; its stem tips root readily where they touch the ground, making it an attractive choice for erosion control.
Watering:
Keep compost evenly moist at all times. Water the soil thoroughly and discard the drainage from the saucer. Jasmine cannot withstand water logging. Reduce watering in winter.
Preferably level of humidity of 50% or higher; however, they will tolerate low levels with no harm. They all thrive in humid conditions so frequent misting is advised. Dry air can cause leaves to curl.
Fertilizer:
These plants benefit from acid and iron supplements so a constant diet of 30-10-10 mixed at half strength in winter but the recommended rate during the growing season will help keep them happy.
Pruning:
It may sprawl aggressively under the right conditions, but cutting it back will both rejuvenate the plant and produce fewer bare patches in subsequent flowerings. Prune as needed in early spring just after flowering is completed.
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