Jasminum mesnyi
Primrose Jasmine
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Primrose Jasmine (Jasminum mesnyi) - Description
J. mesnyi is native to China. It bears dark green leaves with distinct three lance-shaped 2 to 3 inch long leaflets. J. mesnyi produces bright lemon yellow, unscented flowers, blooming in winter or spring. If given a support this Jasmine will want to climb and sprawl. A fun way to grow this is to tie up the stem to a certain height and let the branches weep down to the ground for a dramatic winter display.
Primrose Jasmine (Jasminum mesnyi) - Blooming
Yellow or white, usually fragrant flowers blooms at different times according to the species.
Primrose Jasmine (Jasminum mesnyi) - Growth
Evergreen and deciduous shrubs and climbers. 4 to 8 feet tall or more, depending on species. Often wall trained. Jasminum grows best in full sun or partial shade from the hot sun.
Primrose Jasmine (Jasminum mesnyi) - Planting
Propagate from semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Can also layer in fall.
Primrose Jasmine (Jasminum mesnyi) - Pest
Aphids, mealybugs, and scale insects. Other problems include root rot, viruses, and fungal and bacterial leaf spots, all of which are quite common.
Primrose Jasmine (Jasminum mesnyi) - Interesting facts
Jasminum is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. The name jasmine derives from Persian "yasmin" or "gift from god". Flowers from Jasminum sambac are what puts the jasmine in jasmine tea.
Primrose Jasmine (Jasminum mesnyi) - Soil and irrigation
Fertile, well-drained soil.
