This is one of my favorite jasmine plants
by luz Divina
The orange jessamine is one of my favorite jasmine plants. The aroma of its flowers is very similar to a flowering orange tree. I’ve had one for many years and have trimmed into a square, and tapered it at the bottom. It looks like a course hedge now. The leaves are deep, dark green and it flowers several times a year here in Key West. The flowers have a scent to die for. They develop into clusters much like citrus and orange blossoms in springtime. Just lovely. I have given little attention to the care of this jasmine, other than trimming and it has done fine. It receives 4-5 hours of direct sunlight a day with equally parts of shade. If you’re lucky enough to live in Central or South Florida, go out and get an orange jessamine AKA Lakeview Jasmine or Jasmine tree. |