Jasminum tortuosum (African Jasmine)

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Botanical name: Jasminum tortuosum

Common names: African Jasmine, Perfume jasmine

Family: Oleaceae

Origin: South Africa

If you are looking for a Jasmine with fragrance and strong growth to fill your growing area, J. 'Tortuosum' is the one. This vigorous, heavy grower has clusters of delicately fragrant star-white blooms that emerge on the growing tips. Blooming throughout the year. Hardy Zone 9 and higher. Grows to 3' in container, minimum temperature 50°, everbloomer. Nari Bhatia: "Jasminum Tortuosum (Sun-A-Jaji) The sweet fragrance of this creeper blooms almost throughout the year. The star shape flowers look very delicate yet they remain open for long period of time. Grown around temples in the south. The flowers are used for pooja".