Jasminum azoricum, the lemon-scented jasmine, is a species of flowering plant in the olive family. It is an evergreen twining vine native to the Portuguese island of Madeira. The compound leaves consist of 3 bright green leaflets. The fragrant white star-shaped flowers appear in panicles from the leaf axils in summer, evolving from deep pink buds.The species is critically endangered in its native Madeira. Reports of remaining populations vary between 6 and 50 individual plants in two separate areas, Funchal and Ribeira Brava.Jasminum azoricum, which does not tolerate freezing temperatures, has long been in cultivation in Europe as a greenhouse plant with records in Netherlands since 1693 and England from about 1724. It has been prized for its bright evergreen foliage, long flowering period and scented blooms. Plants are readily propagated from cuttings and by layering. The species prefers a sunny, frost-free position with support from structures such as fences or posts.In the UK this plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.
Lemon-scented jasmine is resistant to diseases and generally does not tend to get sick. In terms of care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. Planted outdoors, it needs only light watering, and larger plants typically do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they finish blooming. Lemon-scented jasmine is suitable for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not demand extensive gardening experience.
How to keep Jasminum Azoricum.
Light
Lemon-scented jasmine comes from open habitats, such as sunny meadows and the edges of forests, which offer abundant light. It does best in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to a range of sunlight conditions.
Temperature
Lemon-scented jasmine adapts well to temperature, tolerating heat and wide temperature fluctuations. In hot weather, you should watch watering and give some shade to prevent sunburn. Conversely, its tolerance of low temperatures is limited: it can handle mild cold, but very cold conditions can cause frost damage.
Fertilizer
The timing of fertilizing Lemon-scented jasmine is important. Apply fertilizer in early spring and continue monthly until early summer. Fertilizer promotes attractive blooms and supplies energy during both dormant and active growth periods.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Vine
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Jasminum
- Family
- Oleaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 3.96 m
- Mature Spread
- 3.96 m
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
- Bloom Time
- Summer, Fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Fall, Early winter, Mid winter
- Native Area
- Asia Minor, Himalayas, China
Other names.
