Jasminum offincinale (National Flower of Pakistan)
Posted: July 4th, 2013, 8:35 pm
| Botanical Name | Jasminum offincinale |
| Family | Oleaceae |
| Genus | |
| Specie | |
| Local Name in Urdu | Chambayle |
| Common Name | Common jasmine |
| Life Cycle | Evergreen |
| Cultivar Name | NA |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | Bush |
| Height | ~5-6 feet |
| Spacing | NA |
| Flowering Months | Through out summer and spring |
| Flower Color | White |
| Growing Areas | All around Pakistan except cold areas |
| Frost Tender | Yes |
| Exposure | Bright sunlight |
| Soil pH | No specific issue |
| Propagation | stem cuttings |
| Uses | Medicinal, As fragrance for perfumery, Ornamental |
| Other Details | If you are looking for a heady perfume garden, Jasminum officinale is among the best choices. As the Latin name indicates, it also has medicinal values. The flower clusters of flowers open early morning and then close in the evening. The flowers lose their fragrance by then. The plant is very easy to maintain, and almost pest free except mealy bugs and aphids. Plant in a corner as it needs support to stand otherwise the bush can spread horizontally. Must of all gardens will the weather is feasible. Can be grown in large pots. |