Species orange jessamine
Orange flowers with dark-green leaves on green petioles and stems

orange jessamine

Cestrum aurantiacum

Orange jessamine is an exquisite, evergreen shrub with beautiful orange blossoms that draw in birds and butterflies. Its fragrant blooms last throughout the summer and foliage remains fresh and lush all year round. It is an easy-to-care-for plant that will bring a splash of vibrant colour to any garden. Plus, it is incredibly low maintenance. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types and withstands salt and drought, ensuring it's hardy and resilient. A great choice for novice gardeners, orange jessamine is a stunning species that adds vibrancy and delight to any landscape.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Stem Propagation,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Air Layering Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

7 - 11

Flowers:

Golden orange Flowers

Sun:

full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Moderate

Poisonous To Humans:

Yes

Poisonous To Pets:

Yes

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Tropical:

Yes

watering

Water orange jessamine regularly and thoroughly throughout the growing season. Water frequently during periods of active growth and once established the plants require less often but more thorough watering. In the summer, water the plant every 5-7 days with about 1 inch of water, and in the winter, water it less frequently, about every 10-14 days. Make sure to water at soil level and avoid wetting the foliage to prevent disease.

sunlight

Orange jessamine plants prefer plenty of sunlight, at least 6-8 hours a day. If you can provide full sun, it would be optimal for the plant's growth and blooming. The sunlight should be spread out throughout the day for improved flowering.

pruning

Orange jessamine should be pruned at least once a year in late winter or early spring. Trim back any dead, damaged, or crossing branches and fertilize your plant with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Prune the plant lightly when it's young to promote bushy, even growth, and prune it more aggressively as it matures to keep it to the desired shape. For proper pruning, remove no more than 1-third of the plant at a time, as too much pruning can weaken or even kill the plant.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Orange jessamine typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.

Starts Flowering

Orange jessamine typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.

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