Jasmine multiflorum: description of 18 species and varieties, their characteristics with a photo

Jasmine is a beautiful ornamental plant. However, not every gardener succeeds in successfully growing it, since it is capricious in its care and will please you with good flowering only when a lot of effort is made. Often this word is used to refer to a bush of mock orange from the genus hydrangea, but real jasmine is an evergreen shrub. It has a straight or curly stem, from 1.5 to 10 meters in length. In total, almost 200 species are known, 90 of them are indoor. One of the most common is jasmine multiflora. Some varieties of jasmine are not only decorative, but also of economic importance.

Varieties, varieties and characteristics of plants

Jasmine grows not only in natural conditions, but also at home. Under natural conditions, some types of jasmine grow up to 10 m in length. Curly vines grown at home are 0.5 to 2 m long.

The leaves of most bushes are 6-7 cm long, have a complex shape, are attached to the stem with a short handle. Different types bloom in different ways, it depends on the type and conditions of detention. It will delight the owner with beautiful flowers of delicate shades - from white to pink. The diameter of each is 2-2.5 cm. They have a pleasant strong smell, unlike the smell of the usual mock orange.

Jasmine grows well outdoors in areas with a warm climate. In the first and second year, jasmine must be transplanted into specially prepared soil. Then the transplant will need to be carried out no more than 1 time in three years. All types of jasmine are preferably kept on the east or west side.There should be enough light, but you should not put the pot in direct sunlight.

The plant tolerates both too open places and dark areas equally badly.

During the growing season, + 25 degrees will be enough for the plant, during the dormant period the temperature may be slightly lower. Jasmine is extremely picky about humidity conditions, because it was originally a tropical plant.

The grower can spray additional moisture directly onto the plant itself. To do this, use a fine spray with a spray gun. The water must be soft. Drops should not fall on the buds.

In winter, when the jasmine is in a dormant period, spraying is not necessary. You can also purchase a pre-made humidifier or make your own. For all species, timely and plentiful watering is important. Curly species need to be tied up as young shoots grow.

Large-flowered

This variety is not as big as the others. Its height is only 15-20 cm. The stem is bare, the leaves are smaller - 2-3 cm long. Large white flowers are collected in inflorescences of 6-8 pieces. This species is popular because of the long flowering period: from July to October. Flowers are widely used in floristry when making bouquets and arrangements.

Multicolor

This shrub in a flower bed or garden plot can grow up to 2 m in length. It branches weakly, but due to the fact that the branches curl, the bush seems very lush. During the flowering period, an abundance of flowers appears on the bush. Pink buds turn white when open and have a strong fragrance.

Holoflorous

This species has few leaves. In winter, jasmine loses most of them, but in spring they appear again. Blooms with large single flowers.

Medicinal

This variety is used not only for decorative purposes, but also for economic purposes. Jasmine extract has long been used in cosmetology, as it has a good anti-aging effect. Jasmine root helps with insomnia. It is also taken in its pure form for headaches. Jasmine oil is used for massage.

The greatest amount of nutrients is found in all parts of the plant during the growing season.

However, there are a number of conditions in which the use of such a tool is prohibited. This is:

Pregnancy and lactation.
Stomach ulcer.
Prone to allergic reactions.
Hypertension.

The thinnest

This species is different in that the bush has pubescent down shoots. The plant is a light green shade, in the lower part it is slightly pubescent. The flowers are large, each flower is up to 2.5 cm in diameter. The bush blooms from January to March.

Sambac

Very large liana - it can reach 5-6 m in length. Flowers are white, large, double. Blooms very profusely from March to late October.

Flattened

Medium sized shrub with dark green leaves and pale purple flowers. In creepers, you need to constantly shorten young shoots. This will encourage good flowering. With proper care, this variety will bloom all summer.

Fluffed

This jasmine has bright yellow flowers with folded petals, which gives the species its name. The flowers are small, with a pleasant aroma. Blooms throughout the summer.

Pink Jasmine Bisa

This jasmine is often used for decorative purposes, using it to decorate a summer cottage. Bright pink flowers appear everywhere on the shoots of creepers, collected in inflorescences of 2-3 pieces. Liana begins to bloom in early May and ends only after 2-2.5 months.

Shrub yellow

This plant has straight stems and is only 1.5 meters tall. The bush has smooth and flexible stems, semi-umbrella flowers of an intense yellow hue.

White Indian

The closest relative of the Sambac variety. Liana up to 6 m long. This variety can often be found in summer cottages as a decorative ornament. Tubular semi-double flowers up to 2 cm in diameter. Flowers live only for 1 day, but bloom alternately, so that flowering lasts a long time - from early spring to late November. Withering, the flower turns pink and then burgundy.

Gold Coastal

A distinctive feature of the species is that the golden coastal jasmine can bloom all year round. This is a rather rare variety. First, a rich pink bud appears, and then snow-white flowers. Glossy dark green leaves additionally decorate the vine.

Multi-flowered finest

Very elegant shrub with thin shoots and neat leaves. This variety has a weak branching. The flowers are white, narrow and tubular, emerging from pink buds. Flowering - from early January to March.

Regular

Jasmine ordinary or mock orange. It is mistakenly attributed to this family due to the similarity of flowers and a strongly pronounced smell, although in fact it is impossible to consider mock orange as a real jasmine. Very often it can be seen in garden plots, but sometimes it is also grown in greenhouses or at home.

The bush blooms with white fragrant flowers in May for 2-3 weeks. It is ubiquitous and requires less care than other species.

Curly

The variety also belongs to the jasmine group. This is an evergreen small vine suitable for growing at home. Climbing branches themselves look very beautiful. An additional decoration will be flowers that will delight the owner from May to November.

Chinese

This variety got its name from the place where it grew. Her homeland is tropical Asian forests. Under appropriate conditions, the vine grows up to 10 meters. The flowers of the plant are used as an aromatic additive in tea.

Polyanthus

This is an indoor type of jasmine. In translation, the name means "multi-flowered". Characterized by a large number of flowers during the growing season.

In order for the plant to bloom, you need to prune the shoots in a timely manner.

Red varieties

These plant varieties are less common. They differ from the rest in the shade of flowers. They are always brightly colored and can be deep pink or red.

Any varieties of jasmine need to be trimmed and tied up regularly to really decorate the garden. Otherwise, the vine can grow excessively and lose its attractive appearance.