Also known as Jasmine · 23 gardener saves
Jasminum: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Jasminum, the genus most gardeners know as jasmine. We track 3 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 3 most-saved Jasminum varieties
Of 3 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedFiona Sunrise Common Jasmine
Jasminum officinale 'Frojas'
#2 most savedPink Jasmine, Many-flowered Jasmine
Jasminum polyanthum
#3 most savedWinter Jasmine
Jasminum nudiflorum
How to grow Jasminum
What the Jasminum varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 3 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Jasminum year
- PlantMarch, April, September and October67% of varieties
Plant container stock in spring or early fall
- FertilizeMay67% of varieties
Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring and mid-spring
- PropagateJune and July67% of varieties
Propagate using semi-ripe cuttings or simple layering
Do
- Water regularly during dry spells to keep soil moist 🌱
- Provide support for climbing varieties to grow upward
- Prune after flowering to maintain shape and promote blooms
- Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged 🌱
- Prune after flowering to shape and remove dead wood
Avoid
- Avoid overwatering which can cause root rot ❌
- Don't neglect pruning which can lead to leggy growth
- Avoid planting in deep shade as it reduces flowering
- Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot ❌
What goes wrong with Jasminum
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | Sticky residue and distorted leaves | Spray with insecticidal soap or neem oil |
| Scale insects | Bumps on stems and leaves | Apply horticultural oil during dormant season |
| Powdery Mildew | White powder on leaves | Improve air circulation and apply fungicide |
| Root Rot | Wilting and yellowing leaves | Ensure well-drained soil and reduce watering |
| Root rot | Wilting and yellowing leaves | Improve drainage and reduce watering |
Making more Jasminum
Cuttings
- Select healthy semi-hardwood stems in late summer.
- Cut 4-6 inch sections and remove lower leaves.
- Dip cut end in rooting hormone powder.
- Plant in moist, well-draining soil.
- Keep in warm, bright location for 6 weeks until roots develop.
Layering
- Choose a flexible branch and bend it to the ground.
- Wound the section that will be buried.
- Secure with a pin or stone.
- Keep soil moist around the layered section.
- Wait 3–4 months for roots to develop before transplanting.
Jasminum questions
How many types of Jasminum are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 3 distinct Jasminum varieties. The most popular — ranked by 23 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Jasminum grow in?
Across its varieties, Jasminum covers USDA Zones 6–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Jasminum bloom?
Most Jasminum varieties bloom in mid-summer, early spring, late winter. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Jasminum should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Jasminum shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Jasminum in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
