Common Name: jasmine
Type: Vine
Family: Oleaceae
Native Range: Garden origin
Zone: 7 to 10
Height: 15.00 to 25.00 feet
Spread: 2.00 to 4.00 feet
Bloom Time: June to July
Bloom Description: Light pink
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Medium
Suggested Use: Annual
Flower: Showy, Fragrant
Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Culture
Winter hardy to USDA Zones 7-10 where it is best grown in loose, rich, humusy, evenly moist but well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. If climbing is desired provide a strong support and tie stems as needed. Prune after flowering as needed to maintain plant shape. Takes well to container culture. Will die back to the ground outdoors in the colder end of its hardiness range, but will grow back from the roots. In Zone 6 and below, container plants may be brought inside before the first frost for overwintering in a bright sunny room of moderate temperature with reduced watering.
Noteworthy Characteristics
Jasminum × stephanense, commonly called Stephan jasmine, is a naturally occurring interspecific hybrid cross between J. officinale and J. beesianum. This vigorous, climbing vine is found growing in the forested ravines of southwestern China at elevations between 7,000-10,000'. The high elevation of its native range make this one of the most cold hardy jasmines. Vines can reach up to 25' tall with a spread of around 4'. The leaves are compound and made up of ovate leaflets (up to 1" long and 0.5" wide). Light pink, trumpet-shaped, tubular blooms appear from June to July. The flowering period is short, but the blooms are highly scented in the evening and attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Genus name is a medieval Latin name for the Persian name yasmin or yasamin.
The specific epithet stephanense refers to the city of Saint-Étienne, France where this plant was first formally bred and cultivated. Stephan is the English form of the French name Étienne.
Problems
Aphids or spider mites may occur. Watch for leaf spot and root rot. Insect and disease problems are uncommon for outdoor plants, but are more common for plants brought indoors for the winter.
Uses
An excellent climber for containers or planting in the garden and allowing to climb on a fence or trellis. Place near walkways, entryways, or patios to fully enjoy the fragrant blooms.