5 Seeds Tabernaemontana divaricata Crape Jasmine Tropical Flowering Shrub

Tabernaemontana divaricata, commonly known as Crape Jasmine, is a tropical evergreen shrub admired for its glossy green foliage and its steady display of fragrant, pinwheel-shaped white flowers. Each bloom features five distinct, slightly curled petals that give the flower its distinctive pinwheel appearance, and the plant is known for producing flowers nearly year-round in warm climates. This listing offers 5 seeds for gardeners looking to grow this ornamental shrub from seed.
Crape Jasmine works well as a specimen shrub, a fragrant hedge, or a container plant on a patio or in a sunroom. The flowers are prized for their sweet scent and are often used in floral arrangements and traditional garland making. In cooler regions it can be grown in a large pot and brought indoors during cold spells. It prefers a warm, frost-free environment with bright light and consistent moisture, and it responds well to regular pruning to maintain a compact shape.
Species: Tabernaemontana divaricata
Type: Tropical evergreen flowering shrub
Plant_Habit: Upright, bushy, rounded
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral
Zones: 10 to 11
Germination: 3 to 6 weeks at 70 to 80F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, keep moist
Spacing: 4 to 6 feet apart
Notes: Flowers nearly year-round in warm climates