Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
Habitat
Mountain Slopes
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as firewood, Wood is used fore making tools
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Escallonia resinosa
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
Common Name
Escallonia
Jessamine
In German
Gummi
Carolina-Jasmin
In French
gomme
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Spanish
goma
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Greek
κόμμι
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Portuguese
goma
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Polish
guma
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Latin
Euonymus
Gelsemium sempervirens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Escalloniales
Solanales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Escallonioideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Escallonia and Jessamine
Wondering what are the properties of Escallonia and Jessamine? We provide you with everything About Escallonia and Jessamine. Escallonia doesn't have thorns and Jessamine doesn't have thorns. Also Escallonia does not have fragrant flowers. Escallonia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Jessamine has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Escallonia and Jessamine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Escallonia and Jessamine
Season and care of Escallonia and Jessamine is important to know. While considering everything about Escallonia and Jessamine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Escallonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jessamine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Escallonia is Loam, Sand and for Jessamine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Escallonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral.
Escallonia and Jessamine Physical Information
Escallonia and Jessamine physical information is very important for comparison. Escallonia height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Escallonia and Jessamine are as follows:
Escallonia flower color: White and Pink
Escallonia leaf color: Dark Green
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
- Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Escallonia and Jessamine
Care of Escallonia and Jessamine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Escallonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Escallonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jessamine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.