Tabernaemontana divaricata

Also Known As

Ervatamia coronaria
Crepe Jasmine
East Indian Rosebay
Paper Gardenia
Pinwheel Flower

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-8'
W: 6'

planting zones

9b-11

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Tabernaemontana divaricata plant details

Tabernaemontana divaricata is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tabernaemontana divaricata

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 0 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant, trellis, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tabernaemontana divaricata

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

So much reward for so little effort. Also known as the Butterfly Gardenia, it is easily grown and produces hoards of lovely semi-double white flowers. A handsome specimen of bushy growth with dense foliage. An added delight: soft fragrance that intensifies at night.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

PINWHEEL JASMINE - INDIAN CARNATION - CREPE JASMINE - Also known botanically as Ervatamia coronaria - A tropical, rambling shrub with glossy green foliage, hardy in zones 9b-11. Likes sun to part shade, growing up to 8' tall and 6' wide at maturity. Flowering all year with 1.5" white, 5 petaled pinwheel-like blooms with a tiny yellow center. Fragrant during the day but intensifies in the evening.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

An endless procession of 1.5" white, pinwheel-like blooms are held atop the glossy, deep green, tropical foliage. The flowers may have a light fragrance during the day that intensifies by night. An easily grown tropical shrub. Tolerant of full sun, but foliage is most beautiful in partial shade. The India Carnation can be grown in alkaline soils but typically needs ample fertilize to overcome the pH. May be grown in full sun in cooler summer climates but partial sun will provide the best foliage in hot southern regions. Grow the Crape Jasmine in containers where not cold hardy. Moderately drought tolerant once well-established.