Jasminum fruticans 10 PCS fresh seeds, Yellow jasmine, Wild Jasmine, Shrubby Jasmine, Jasmine seeds, Jessamine, Evergreen shrub, Organic seeds

🌱 Jasminum fruticans — Yellow jasmine, Wild Jasmine, Shrubby Jasmine, Jasmine seeds, Jessamine, Evergreen shrub

Jasminum fruticans is a deciduous shrub sold as fresh seeds. This evergreen shrub is a member of the Oleaceae family and is prized for its drought-resistant and heliophyte properties. It is an excellent choice for creating borders and strengthening slopes.

🌿 Botanical Description

Jasminum fruticans grows up to 1 m high with angular shoots and green leaves. The leaves are elliptical with rounded tips, trifoliate, ciliated at the edges, glossy above, and light below. The flowers are yellow, delicate, and have a characteristic aroma of jasmine. They are located at the ends of the lateral branches in groups of 2-4. The calyx is bell-shaped, and the corolla is saucer-shaped. Flowering occurs in May-July. The fruits are spherical, shiny black berries that appear in August-September.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil in spring or autumn. Stratification is not required.
• Germination temperature: 20-25°C. Germination time: 1-3 months.
• Soil type: prefers soils made of equal proportions of sand, clay-turf, and deciduous soil. pH: 6.0-7.0. Drainage requirements: well-draining.
• Watering: moderate. Fertilization: balanced.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 7. Frost tolerance: short-term frosts down to −20...25 °C without shelter.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Jasminum fruticans is native to the Mediterranean region, specifically in the mountainous areas of Greece, Turkey, and the Balkans. It thrives in dry, rocky areas with full sun and well-draining soil. Altitude range: 0-1000 m.

✨ Interesting Facts

Jasminum fruticans has been used for centuries as a honey plant. The flowers are a rich source of nectar, attracting bees and other pollinators. The shrub is also used to create borders and strengthen slopes due to its drought-resistant and heliophyte properties. It tolerates pruning well, promoting the formation of additional flowering side branches.