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Azores Jasmine

The Story

Plant Bio

Jasminum azoricum, the Azores jasmine, is an evergreen twining vine native to the Portuguese island of Madeira, climbing six to ten feet on supportive structures. The trifoliolate leaves consist of three glossy, dark green leaflets that provide a dense, subcoriaceous backdrop for clusters of star-shaped flowers.

The deep pink buds open into pure white, highly fragrant blossoms that release a rich scent throughout summer and fall. Young stems and emerging foliage often carry distinct reddish-bronze or pinkish tones before maturing to deep green.

Uses & Benefits:

Provides year-round glossy green foliage and highly fragrant, star-shaped white flowers from summer through fall.

Functions well as a wind- and salt-tolerant screening plant for mild coastal exposures.

Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects to the garden.

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Vine

Height

118"

Width

118"

Light

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Zones

Water

Moderate

Humidity

Moderate to High

Lifespan

Perennial

Native To

Madeira

Toxicity

Non-toxic

Bloom period

Summer – Fall

In flower about 6 months of the year

Planting

How to Grow

Select a planting site in full sun to very light partial shade with a minimum of five to six hours of direct daily sunlight.
Provide a sturdy trellis, fence, or pillar to support the flexible, twining stems as they grow.
Plant in well-draining loamy or sandy soil, ensuring the crown is level with the surrounding soil surface.
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system, allowing the top inch of soil to dry between waterings.

Pro Tip

Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, which stimulate excessive foliage at the expense of flower production, and never prune hard into old, leafless wood.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Prune lightly immediately after the main flowering season to maintain shape and encourage new blooming wood.
Protect container-grown plants by moving them indoors or into a conservatory before the first autumn frost.
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer sparingly in early spring.

Don't

Do not overwater or plant in heavy, poorly drained soils, as the roots are highly susceptible to rot.
Do not cut back into old, bare woody stems, as the plant does not readily reshoot from old wood.
Do not leave the plant exposed to freezing temperatures, which will damage or kill the foliage and stems.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Fertilize
Pest Check
Prune
Winter Prep

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Trained over trellises, arbors, or pergolas near seating areas to maximize the fragrant blooms.Grown in large containers on patios or in conservatories in cold-winter climates.Planted along coastal fences where it tolerates wind and salt spray.

Companion Plants

Trachelospermum jasminoides Plumbago auriculata Mandevilla

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Azores Jasmine questions

What zones can Azores Jasmine grow in?

Azores Jasmine is hardy in USDA Zone 10. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Azores Jasmine deer resistant?

Not reliably. Deer may browse Azores Jasmine, especially tender spring growth — plan on repellents or fencing where pressure is high.

When does Azores Jasmine bloom?

Azores Jasmine typically blooms in summer through fall. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Azores Jasmine need full sun?

Azores Jasmine does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.

Is Azores Jasmine drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Azores Jasmine handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.