Groundcover & Vines – Climbing – Pink Jasmine

Pink Jasmine 

Botanical name: jasminum polyanthum 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: climbs up to over 30 ft if grown in tropical or indoor environments 

Hardy zone: zones 9-11 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: pink, white

Bloom time: spring

Growth rate: can grow 2-3 ft per year if grown in tropical or indoor environments 

Pruning instructions: lightly prune to maintain desired shape and size as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: trailing screen, container plant, hanging baskets

Special features: shade tolerant, fragrant blooms, pet-friendly 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : optional application of a slow-release flower food at the time of planting 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: lavender, roses, hibiscus, azaleas, daylily 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: yes