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Jasminum humile var. revolutum

Jasminum humile var. revolutum (yellow jasmine, "Kisokei")

Japanese name: キソケイ (黄素馨)
Scientific name: Jasminum humile var. revolutum

Jasminum humile var. revolutum

[Overview]
An evergreen shrub growing 1–2 m tall.
It branches well from the base.
Young stems have ridges.
The leaves are opposite, odd-pinnately compound with 3–7 leaflets, and entire.
Corymbs are produced at the branch tips.
The flowers are yellow; the corolla is about 2–2.5 cm across and 5-lobed.

[Cultivation]
Propagate by cuttings.
It prefers sunny, well-drained soil.
It can overwinter outdoors in areas without frost.
For potted plants, water thoroughly when the soil surface dries; for plants in the ground, rainfall is sufficient.
Apply slow-release fertilizer in winter and as fertilizer after flowering to thank the plant.
Pests include aphids and spider mites.

Details

Names
English: yellow jasmine, Italian jasmine
Japanese: キソケイ(黄素馨)
Life form
Shrub
Evergreen / deciduous
Evergreen
Leaf type
Broadleaf
Habit
Terrestrial
Planting (or sowing) season
March, April, September, October
Flowering season
May, June, July
Distribution or origin
Himalayas
Growth form
Branching
Height
1000–2000 mm
Leaf shape
Odd-pinnate compound leaf
Leaf arrangement
Opposite
Leaf margin
Entire
Inflorescence
Corymb
Flower color
Yellow
Flower diameter
20–25
Leaf color
Green
Availability of seeds and plants
Low
Form sold
Seedlings
Propagation
Cuttings
Sun exposure
Full sun
Water needs
Moderate
Soil needs
Required
Suitable uses
Potted plant, Cut flowers, Parks and gardens
Pests
Aphids, Spider mites
Japan Flower Trade Code
19507

Translated from our Japanese encyclopedia. If anything differs, the Japanese page is correct.

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