Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

Date: 26 May 2021

Jasmine for a fence

In the photo: Jasmine Maid of Orleans

Q:We are looking for a jasmine variety without thorns that we can grow on a wire fence...

A: All true jasmines (Jasminum spp.) are thornless. So you are safe to get anyone you like. The most vigorous, fast growing jasmines that grow into a vine, are:
Jasminum dichotomum
Jasminum pubescens
Jasminum nitidum
Jasminum officinale
Jasminum sambac Maid of Orleans - the most fragrant!

In the photos: Jasminum nitidum (Star Jasmine)

Date: 30 May 2019

Selecting the right jasmine

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Q: Would you please help me select the right jasmine? I want to find a jasmine that smells like lily of the valley or honeysuckle or roses, not the one that smells like gardenia. I'm in Missouri, zone 6, so I want a jasmine for my deck for the summer, so I want it to bloom this season.

A: There are 3 major types of tropical flower fragrances - Sweet, Fresh, and Fruity (including Lemony). Below are the most interesting fragrant tropical flowers, excluding Gardenias (which are sweet type). These are all same-year bloomers, so you can enjoy the fragrance this year assuming proper care and bloom booster feeding.

* - The fastest growers that can be treated as annuals. Others can be grown in a pot and brought inside for winter, and be enjoyed every year.

Sweet

* Aloysia virgata - Almond Bush
* Cestrum diurnum - White Chocolate Jasmine, Day Blooming Jasmine
* Cestrum nocturnum - Night blooming jasmine
* Heliotropium peruviana - Turnsole, Cherry Pie
Portlandia Cubanola domingensis - Cubanola (Warm white Chocolate)
Portlandia grandiflora - Glorious Flower of Cuba (Warm white Chocolate)

Fresh

Beaumontia grandiflora - Easter Lily Vine
* Brugmansia Jean Pasco - Yellow Angels Trumpet
* Brugmansia Variegated Orange Angel Trumpet
* Brunfelsia americana - Lady of the night
* Brunfelsia lactea - Lady of the night
* Brunfelsia nitida - Lady of the night
Crinum Queen Emma - Spider lily
* Eucharis grandiflora - Amazon Lily
* Hedychium coronarium - Butterfly Ginger
Hiptage benghalensis - Helicopter Flower
Hoya odorata - Fragrant Hoya
Ixora hybrid Sea Green
Ixora odorata - Fragrant Ixora
* Jasminum azoricum - River Jasmine
* Jasminum Molle - Indian Jui
Jasminum nitidum - Star Jasmine
* Jasminum officinale Flore Pleno - French Perfume Jasmine
* Jasminum polyanthum - Pink Winter Jasmine
* Jasminum sambac Belle of India
* Jasminum sambac Grand Duke
* Jasminum sambac Maid of Orleans
* Polianthes tuberosa - Tuberose
*Sclerochiton harveyanus - Blue Lips, Mazabuka (Lavender-violet-like)

Fruity

Aglaia odorata - Chinese Perfume Plant (Lemony)
Artabotrys siamensis - Climbing Ylang-Ylang (Lemony)
Cananga fruticosa - Dwarf Ylang-Ylang
Carissa grandiflora - Natal Plum
Cerbera x manghas hybrid - Enchanted Incense
* Jasminum dichotomum - Rose Bud Jasmine
* Lonicera japonica - Japanese Honeysuckle
Magnolia figo - Banana Magnolia (Banana-like)
Magnolia x Alba grafted (Bubble-gum-like)
* Mirabilis jalapa - Four oclock plant
Oxyceros horridus, Randia siamensis
* Quisqualis - Rangoon Creeper
* Radermachera Kunming - Dwarf Tree Jasmine
* Stephanotis floribunda - Bridal Bouquet
Strophanthus gratus - Climbing Oleander
Telosoma cordata - Pakalana vine (Lemony)

Fertilizers for profuse flowering:

Pink N Good Daily Plant Food - Flower Booster
Tropical Allure - Smart-Release Booster
SUNSHINE-Superfood micro-elements

Date: 17 Nov 2024

Have you seen a yellow jasmine?

Jasminum mesnyi, Japanese Jasmine, Primrose Jasmine.

Jasminum mesnyi, Japanese Jasmine, Primrose Jasmine.

Jasminum mesnyi, Japanese Jasmine, Primrose Jasmine.

Jasminum mesnyi, Japanese Jasmine, Primrose Jasmine.

Jasminum mesnyi, Japanese Jasmine, Primrose Jasmine.

Jasminum mesnyi, Japanese Jasmine, Primrose Jasmine.

Jasminum mesnyi, Japanese Jasmine, Primrose Jasmine.

Jasminum mesnyi, Japanese Jasmine, Primrose Jasmine.

Jasminum mesnyi, Japanese Jasmine, Primrose Jasmine.

Jasminum mesnyi, Japanese Jasmine, Primrose Jasmine.

☀️ Have you seen a yellow jasmine?

  • 💟 One of the few jasmines with yellow flowers is Jasminum mesnyi, or Japanese Jasmine, also known as Primrose Jasmine.
  • 💟 Rare and beautiful. This unusual jasmine features large, vibrant yellow flowers that stand out beautifully against its dark green foliage.
  • 💟 Fast growing and vigorous. It's a valuable plant in landscaping for its fast growth, dense foliage, and ability to form a lush, bright cover.
  • 💟 Easy to grow. Japanese Jasmine is incredibly versatile - it grows wonderfully in mass plantings, can be pruned to create a small hedge, or allowed to trail over fences and walls.
  • 💟 Trim it more! The more you trim it, the bushier it becomes, forming a dense "cloud" of greenery with cheerful yellow flowers scattered throughout.
  • 💟 Whether you're looking to add color, create a natural screen, or cover up an unsightly area, Japanese Jasmine is a fantastic choice that brings both beauty and utility to any garden!


👍 What other yellow jasmines do you know? Share in comments⬇️

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Date: 20 Aug 2025

What is your favorite variety of Jasmine Sambac?

Jasminum Sambac varieties

💮 What is your favorite variety of Jasmine Sambac?

  • 💮 Jasminum Sambac is hands-down the queen of fragrant flowers. The scent is heavenly - so much so that it's the key to jasmine perfume and the secret behind authentic jasmine tea.
  • 💮 Jasmine sambac comes in all shapes and sizes - from neat little shrubs to big, vigorous bushes and even climbing vines. Every variety shows off a different flower form. It’s happy in sun or shade, perfect for pots, and loved as an indoor plant.
  • 💮 At TopTropicals we love them all, but these three are our favorites:
- Belle of India - with elegant long petals
- Arabian Nights - vigorous yet compact, always covered in blooms
- Little Duke - same big carnation-like flowers as Grand Duke, but in a smaller, tidy package
  • 👉 At Top Tropicals, we grow every known variety of Jasminum sambac in cultivation:



Which one would you choose for your garden?
  • ✔️ Arabian Nights - compact slow growing shrub with small delicate flowers
  • ✔️ Belle of India - compact vine with long elegant petals, shade lover
  • ✔️ Grand Duke of Tuscany - the most popular, vigorous bush with carnation-like flowers
  • ✔️ Grand Duke Supreme - bigger, more vigorous version of Grand Duke with larger flowers
  • ✔️ Gundu Malli - new hybrid between Arabian Nights and Grand Duke
  • ✔️ Little Duke - more compact version of the Grand Duke
  • ✔️ Maid of Orleans - vigorous full sun climber, great for hedges and fences
  • ✔️ Mali Chat - very delicate, rare variety, with miniature 3-tier flowers, not easy to establish, shade lover
  • ✔️ Mysore Mulli - vigorous vining shrub for sunny or semi-shade locations

  • 👉 To get more flowers, just use Sunshine Pikake plant booster and enjoy the perfume all day long!


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Date: 14 May 2024

What is a good plant for a fragrant elegant hedge? Discover the Angel Hair Jasmine

Jasminum pubescens (multiflorum) - Angel Hair Jasmine

Jasminum pubescens (multiflorum) - Angel Hair Jasmine

Jasminum pubescens (multiflorum) - Angel Hair Jasmine

Jasminum pubescens (multiflorum) - Angel Hair Jasmine

Jasminum pubescens (multiflorum) - Angel Hair Jasmine

Jasminum pubescens (multiflorum) - Angel Hair Jasmine

Jasminum pubescens (multiflorum) - Angel Hair Jasmine

Jasminum pubescens (multiflorum) - Angel Hair Jasmine

💫 What is a good plant for a fragrant elegant hedge? Discover the Angel Hair Jasmine.
  • 💮 Jasminum pubescens (multiflorum), also known as Angel Hair Jasmine, is a beloved choice for landscapes, prized for its multitude of exceptional qualities.
  • 💮 Bushy, dense vining shrub with star-like white flowers emitting a delightful fragrance.
  • 💮 Soft, velvet-like leaves add to its charm.
  • 💮 Rapid growth makes it ideal for creating lush hedges or adding vertical interest to garden spaces.
  • 💮 Perfect for hedges, fences, or trellises, adding a touch of beauty and fragrance to any outdoor setting.


🛒 Make a fragrant hedge with Angel Hair Jasmine

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