Downy Jasmine
Jasminum multiflorum
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 16, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
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About Downy Jasmine
Downy Jasmine (Jasminum multiflorum) is a fast-growing evergreen tropical shrub from South Asia, blanketed in star-shaped white flowers from fall through spring in NE Florida. Hardy in zone 9b with protection from hard freezes, it can be trained as a sprawling hedge or allowed to mound; velvety soft foliage and near-continuous bloom make it a popular landscape choice. Starting at $12.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Fall, Winter, Spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Bloom season. Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Thrives in full sun to partial shade; best flower production occurs in full sun. In NE Florida it performs well in open beds or trained against a fence with good air circulation.
Water regularly during establishment, then reduce to moderate irrigation; it tolerates brief drought but flowers best with consistent moisture. Ensure good drainage — roots will rot in poorly drained or perpetually wet soil.
Plant in well-drained sandy or loamy soil. Apply a balanced slow-release shrub fertilizer in spring and again in early summer to support vigorous growth and continuous blooming. Avoid high-nitrogen formulas that promote excessive foliage over flowers.
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Common questions
Is Downy Jasmine a good plant for St. Augustine?
Downy Jasmine is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 5-10 feet × 5-10 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.