Oleaceae
Primrose Jasmine (Jasminum mesnyi)
Jasminum mesnyi
Plant it in sun or part shade, in soil that drains well. Water regularly until it settles in, then only during long dry spells. Prune right after it blooms, since next year's flowers form on older stems.
Every 7 days
Bright indirect
-5° - °C
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What is Primrose Jasmine?
Primrose Jasmine (Jasminum mesnyi) is a easy-care plant from the Oleaceae family. Primrose jasmine is a shrub with long arching stems, native to southern China and Vietnam. It reaches about 3 m (10 ft) tall and 2 m wide, and the stems spill over walls and banks. The leaves stay green all year and are split into three glossy leaflets. The yellow flowers are about 4 cm across with...
Primrose Jasmine grows up to 3.0m, spread of 200cm, watering every 7 days. It is not suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike many tropical plants, Primrose Jasmine tolerates watering mistakes. Best for beginners. Unlike many popular species, Primrose Jasmine is safe to keep around pets.
How to Care for Primrose Jasmine?
TLDR: Primrose Jasmine needs Bright indirect, watering every 7 days, and temperatures between -5-30°C with 40-70% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Primrose Jasmine?
Water weekly while it gets established. Once it's settled, water deeply during long dry spells.
How Much Light Does Primrose Jasmine Need?
Full sun or part shade. It flowers less in deep shade.
What Is the Best Soil for Primrose Jasmine?
Fertile soil that drains well. Sandy or chalky soil is fine as long as it doesn't stay soggy.
What Pot Should You Use for Primrose Jasmine?
A large, deep pot with drainage holes and a support for the stems. In frosty areas, a pot lets you move it somewhere sheltered.
Care Schedule
Fertilize
Every 365 days
What Is Primrose Jasmine and Where Does It Come From?
Primrose jasmine is a shrub with long arching stems, native to southern China and Vietnam. It reaches about 3 m (10 ft) tall and 2 m wide, and the stems spill over walls and banks. The leaves stay green all year and are split into three glossy leaflets. The yellow flowers are about 4 cm across with doubled petals, and they open from late winter into spring. In warm climates they can last longer.
How to Propagate Primrose Jasmine?
Semi-hardwood cuttings
In a Brazilian study, over 90% of cuttings rooted. Use clean pruners.
- 1 Cut a piece of stem that has started to firm up.
- 2 Strip the lower leaves.
- 3 Push the base into light soil and keep it moist.
Materials needed:
Layering
Stems that touch the ground often root on their own.
- 1 Bend a long stem down to the ground.
- 2 Pin the middle section into the soil and cover it.
- 3 Once it roots, cut it from the parent and replant.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Primrose Jasmine Grow?
TLDR: Primrose Jasmine can reach up to 3.0m tall with Fast growth rate.
Max height
3.0m
Spread
2.0m
Growth rate
Fast
Foliage
Evergreen
Plant Uses
Ornamental
Great for decoration
Ground Cover
Soil coverage
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What Diseases Commonly Affect Primrose Jasmine?
TLDR: Primrose Jasmine is susceptible to 4 known diseases. Monitor regularly for early detection.
Aphids
Aphids are small, soft-bodied, pear-shaped insects (1/16 to 1/8 inch long) that feed by sucking nutrient-rich sap from plants. They reproduce rapidly and can quickly weaken plants, causing distorted growth and transmitting plant viruses. Aphids come in various colors including green, black, red, yellow, brown, and gray. They secrete honeydew, a sticky substance that attracts ants and encourages sooty mold growth.
Scale Insects
Scale insects are small sap-sucking pests that appear as brown, shell-like bumps on plant stems and leaves. There are over 25 species, divided into armored (hard) and unarmored (soft) scales. They feed by piercing plant tissue and extracting sap, which weakens the plant and can lead to yellowing, stunted growth, and even death if left untreated. They also excrete honeydew, which attracts ants and promotes sooty mold growth.
Mealybugs
Mealybugs are small, soft-bodied insects covered with a white, waxy, cottony material. They are common pests of houseplants and outdoor plants in mild climates. These sap-sucking insects feed on plant tissue, causing damage, stunted growth, and can lead to plant death if left untreated. They produce sticky honeydew which attracts sooty mold.
Spider Mites
Spider mites are tiny arachnids (less than 1/20 inch long) related to spiders and ticks that feed on plant sap. They thrive in hot, dry conditions and can cause significant damage to ornamental and vegetable plants. During severe infestations, crop losses can reach 14% or higher as these pests disrupt vital plant processes including photosynthesis, carbon dioxide absorption, and transpiration.
Fun Facts
The name mesnyi honors William Mesny, a British adventurer who lived in China.
Most cultivated plants have semi-double flowers, with extra layers of petals.
Stems that touch the ground put down roots, so the plant slowly claims more space.
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