Night Blooming Jasmine Live Plant Set of 2, Cestrum Nocturnum, 5-8″ Tall, Fragrant Outdoor Shrub

Overview

Transform your evening garden into a fragrant oasis with this exquisite night blooming jasmine live plant set. Known scientifically as Cestrum nocturnum, this fast-growing woody shrub is celebrated for its intoxicating fragrance that intensifies after dusk. Often referred to as ‘Lady of the Night’ or ‘Night-scented Cestrum’, these plants produce clusters of small, tubular greenish-white or yellow flowers that release a powerful, sweet perfume, making them a captivating addition to any landscape. Ideal for planting near patios, windows, or entryways, the aroma of this jasmine will greet you on warm summer nights, creating a truly magical atmosphere. This offering includes two starter plants, each meticulously cared for to ensure a strong beginning in your garden, ready to establish and enchant.

The allure of the night blooming jasmine live plant extends beyond its scent; its vigorous growth habit and long blooming period ensure a continuous display of floral beauty from summer well into fall. These shrubs are relatively easy to care for, thriving in conditions that mimic their tropical origins. They are an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add a unique sensory experience to their outdoor spaces, providing both visual appeal and an unforgettable olfactory delight. Prepare to be serenaded by nature’s perfume with these remarkable plants.

Key Benefits

The night blooming jasmine live plant offers a multitude of benefits that make it a highly desirable addition to any garden. Its unique characteristics contribute to a richer and more vibrant outdoor environment.

• Intense Nighttime Fragrance: The primary appeal of this shrub is its powerful, sweet fragrance that is released primarily at night. This makes it perfect for planting near outdoor living areas where you can enjoy its perfume during evening gatherings or quiet moments.
• Attracts Pollinators: While fragrant at night, the flowers also attract butterflies, moths, and other beneficial pollinators during the day, contributing to the biodiversity and health of your garden ecosystem.
• Long Blooming Period: The Cestrum nocturnum boasts a prolonged blooming season, repeatedly producing its charming flowers throughout the summer months, ensuring continuous beauty and fragrance.
• Fast-Growing Shrub: As a fast-growing woody shrub, it quickly establishes itself and can provide substantial greenery and structure in your garden relatively quickly.
• Versatile Landscaping Use: Can be used as a standalone specimen, in mixed borders, or even grown in large containers on patios, adding a touch of tropical elegance.
• Easy to Grow: With proper care, including adequate sunlight and consistent watering, the night blooming jasmine live plant is relatively low maintenance and rewarding for gardeners of all experience levels.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your night blooming jasmine live plant is straightforward, ensuring you’ll enjoy its fragrant blooms for seasons to come. These plants thrive in conditions that mimic their native tropical and subtropical environments. For optimal growth and prolific flowering, choose a location that receives full sun to partial shade. This means at least six hours of direct sunlight per day is ideal, but they can tolerate some afternoon shade, especially in hotter climates, which can help protect the foliage from scorching. Ensure good air circulation around the plant to prevent fungal issues.

When it comes to soil, the ‘Lady of the Night’ prefers fertile, well-draining soil. Amending heavy clay soils with organic matter like compost can significantly improve drainage and provide essential nutrients. Consistent watering is crucial for these moisture-loving plants; keep the soil moist but never soggy. Overwatering can lead to root rot, while underwatering can stress the plant and reduce flowering. During dry spells, or when the plant is actively blooming, you may need to water more frequently. Understanding cestrum nocturnum care involves paying close attention to these basic needs.

The night blooming jasmine live plant performs best in warm temperatures and high humidity. It is sensitive to frost and will need protection in colder climates. Fertilize during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced liquid fertilizer to encourage vigorous growth and abundant blooms. Pruning can be done after flowering to maintain shape and size, and to encourage bushier growth. Watch out for common pests like aphids or whiteflies, and treat them with organic insecticidal soap if necessary. By following these guidelines, your growing night scented cestrum will flourish.

Size & Details

This offering includes a set of two night blooming jasmine live plant starter plants. Each plant typically measures between 5 to 8 inches in height upon arrival, providing a robust foundation for growth. These are young, actively growing specimens, ready to be transplanted into your garden or a larger container. As a fast-growing shrub, you can expect these plants to establish quickly and begin to show significant growth within their first season. Mature plants can reach heights of 8-12 feet and a similar spread, forming a lush, fragrant bush. The bloom period for the ‘Lady of the Night’ is extensive, typically from early summer through fall, with flowers repeatedly appearing.

Your night blooming jasmine live plant will be shipped without a pot, with its roots carefully protected to ensure a safe journey and easy transition to your chosen planting location. We recommend planting them as soon as possible after arrival. With proper cestrum nocturnum care, these starter plants will rapidly develop into impressive, fragrant shrubs, providing years of delightful evening scents. The size and form make them suitable for a variety of landscape designs, from hedges to specimen plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big do these night blooming jasmine plants get? A: These starter plants are 5-8 inches tall upon arrival. With optimal conditions and care, a mature night blooming jasmine live plant can grow into a large shrub, reaching heights of 8 to 12 feet and spreading similarly wide, creating a substantial fragrant presence in your garden.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The night blooming jasmine live plant is primarily an outdoor plant, thriving in warm climates. It can be grown in containers and brought indoors during colder months in regions with frost, but it prefers outdoor conditions for best growth and flowering.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: This plant requires full sun to partial shade, ideally receiving at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. In very hot climates, some afternoon shade can be beneficial to protect the foliage.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, the night blooming jasmine live plant is considered relatively easy to care for, especially in suitable climates. It primarily needs consistent moisture, good drainage, and sufficient sunlight to thrive and produce its fragrant blooms.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: You will receive two healthy starter plants, each 5-8 inches tall. They are shipped without a pot, with their roots protected to ensure they arrive in good condition and are ready for immediate planting.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: With good care, your night blooming jasmine live plant starter plants can begin to bloom within their first year, typically during the summer months. Established plants will bloom repeatedly throughout the summer and into the fall.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: Cestrum nocturnum is sensitive to frost. It thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11. In zones below 9, it is often grown as an annual or brought indoors during winter to protect it from freezing temperatures.
• Q: What is the main characteristic of the ‘Lady of the Night’ shrub? A: The defining characteristic of the lady of the night shrub is its incredibly potent and sweet fragrance that is predominantly released during the evening hours, creating a magical sensory experience in the garden.
• Q: What kind of soil does it prefer for growing night scented cestrum? A: For growing night scented cestrum, it prefers fertile, well-draining soil. Amending the soil with organic matter helps improve both fertility and drainage, which are crucial for this plant’s health.