How to grow orange jasmine? Keep this cultivation guide handy

Orange jasmine grows in low-altitude foothills, with a plant height of about 1-4 m. Its dense branches and leaves make it the most common hedge plant; its leaves are characterized by odd-pinnate compound leaves, obovate or ovate-elliptic. It has a strong floral fragrance, and the flowering period is in summer and autumn. After flowering, it bears fruit; the fruit is ovate or ovate-elliptic, green at first and red when ripe. The best propagation time is spring and autumn, and ripe fruit can be mashed with a wooden stick to separate the pulp, then rinsed with clean water so that the skin residue falls away; the remaining seeds are taken out and dried slightly in the shade before sowing. For cultivation, fertile sandy loam is best, and sufficient sunlight is needed for the branches and leaves to grow luxuriantly. During the growth period, apply a natural organic fertilizer or a chemical fertilizer with the three major elements once each season. Spring is a suitable period for pruning and shaping hedges, and if the branches and leaves grow too fast, they can also be pruned at any time. Orange jasmine likes hot and humid weather, with a temperature of about 22-24°C.

Orange jasmine is wood roses, also known by another name, “wood rose vine”

Wood rose is a traditional excellent climbing plant, especially loved by people for its rich floral fragrance. It is a semi-evergreen climbing shrub in the genus Rosa of the family Rosaceae, with reddish-brown bark. The “wood rose” used in traditional Chinese medicine is a herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae, not this species.

Wood rose flowers are white or pale yellow, fragrant, and divided into single-petaled and double-petaled types. The small-flowered type is very common, while the large-flowered type is rare and relatively precious. The flower diameter is 1.5 to 2.5 cm, blooming from late spring to early summer; the white ones are like fragrant snow, and the yellow ones like brocade. The fruiting period is September to October, and the fruit is nearly spherical and red.

Wood rose grows rapidly and is easy to manage. It likes sunlight and is suitable for wind-sheltered, sunny places. It dislikes dampness and waterlogging, and requires well-drained, deep, fertile sandy soil. It is relatively cold-tolerant, has strong sprouting ability, and tolerates pruning and shaping. In the initial planting stage, control the new shoots sprouting from the base to promote the growth of the main vines. When selecting and keeping main vines, the number should be based on the size of the support; too many will appear crowded, and generally 3 to 4 branches are enough. Branches should not cross; long, thin branches can be woven into various shapes and properly guided and tied so that they attach to the support. In the north, it is mostly transplanted in spring, while in the south it is mostly transplanted in autumn. Before transplanting, root pruning should be done first to promote rooting, and at the same time the branches should be heavily pruned to encourage more side branches.

Wood rose can be widely used on trellises, lattice walls, hedges and walls for vertical greening. It can also be planted beside rockeries, walls, or the edges of lawns, and can be used as hair ornaments, corsages, and cut flowers. In terms of management, note that for wood rose used as a climbing plant, only thin out the dead branches, weak branches, and diseased and pest-infested branches in the inner canopy; for wood rose used as a flowering hedge, after the flowers fade, cut off the spent flowers and some branches. The flowers can be used to extract aromatic oil, the fruit can be used to make wine, and the roots can be used as medicine.