Jasmine Varieties
A botanical catalogue of the world's most important jasmine species
Visual Species Catalogue
Major Commercial Species
Jasminum sambac
Arabian JasmineThe most commercially important jasmine species worldwide. Produces intensely fragrant, star-shaped flowers 2â3 cm across. Used in perfumery, jasmine tea production, and religious ceremonies. National flower of the Philippines and Indonesia.
Jasminum grandiflorum
Royal Jasmine / Spanish JasmineThe dominant species in French and Italian perfumery. Larger flowers (up to 5 cm), with a more complex, slightly animalic scent. Cultivated in Grasse, Calabria, and India. Yields exceptionally valuable absolute.
Jasminum officinale
Common Jasmine / Poet's JasmineThe most cold-hardy fragrant species, tolerating temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). A vigorous climbing vine reaching 6 meters. Widely used as an ornamental plant across temperate regions.
Jasminum mesnyi
Japanese Jasmine / Primrose JasmineA semi-evergreen scrambling shrub with large (3â4 cm), pale yellow flowers. One of the earliest jasmine species to bloom. Often confused with J. nudiflorum but with larger flowers.
Jasminum nudiflorum
Winter JasmineA deciduous, scrambling shrub that blooms on bare stems in winter. Flowers are small (1â2 cm), bright yellow, and virtually scentless. Extremely cold-hardy (to -23°C / -10°F).
Jasminum polyanthum
Pink JasmineA vigorous, twining climber producing masses of small, highly fragrant flowers from pink buds. One of the most popular garden jasmine species worldwide. Can reach 6 meters in a single season.
Jasminum beesianum
Red JasmineThe rarest jasmine color â produces deep pink to reddish flowers, unique in the genus. Intensely fragrant with a sweet, raspberry-like undertone. Prized by collectors and used in breeding programs.