Overview
Tabernaemontana divaricata is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Tabernaemontana, part of the Apocynaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tabernaemontana divaricata grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, prairie planting and flower borders and beds.
About
Tabernaemontana divaricata, commonly called pinwheel flower, crape jasmine, Ceylon jasmine, East India rosebay, and Nero's crown, is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to South Asia, Southeast Asia and China. In zones where it is not hardy it is grown as a house/glasshouse plant for its attractive flowers and foliage.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tabernaemontana
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Tabernaemontana divaricata size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tabernaemontana divaricata
- Propagation
- Seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or spring, Division in spring, Root softwood cuttings in early summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tabernaemontana divaricata?
Tabernaemontana divaricata prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tabernaemontana divaricata need?
Tabernaemontana divaricata is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Tabernaemontana divaricata hardy in the UK?
Tabernaemontana divaricata has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Tabernaemontana divaricata?
Seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or spring, Division in spring, Root softwood cuttings in early summer.
