I love it when the Grand Duke of Tuscany blooms. The perfume is just incredible and I can’t get enough of it.
So when it flowers, I either look like a besotted idiot or a hopeless flower addict.
The first jasminum I planted was the one gran had – the single-petalled variety which yielded lots of flowers every day. We’d pick the blossoms off the bush and transfer its perfume indoors.
But the fully double-petalled bloom of the Grand Duke of Tuscany is extra special. It is unlike other jasmines; almost an aristocrat in its ivory perfection. And each bloom measures about two inches across.
When I first saw the Grand Duke of Tuscany, I knew I had to get a plant. But I settled for a cutting instead. Fortunately, jasmine cuttings root easily and grow fast too.
Before long the plant bloomed and its branches needed a pruning.
Now we have more than a couple of Dukes tucked here and there in the garden.
Every now and then, we’d find a few plump ivory buds waiting to unfurl and spill their sweet perfume…
Care and propagation: well drained soil; water moderately; full sun; propagate using cuttings
Nice jasmine! To propagate cuttings, did you have to use rooting powder?
yes, i use it, stephanie.
Do you prefer powder or liquid hormone?
i’ve always used the powdered form. not tried the liquid. which do you prefer, stephanie?
Actually I have been propagating cuttings without any rooting powder nor liquid. Still ok. I thought I would achieve better result using rooting hormone. So I got some liquid type to use but I tend to over water a lot, so actually the liquid is not good for me. Nonetheless, it is good for plants/cuttings which are difficult to root. As for powder form, I have not tried before
Since you prefer to use powder, I will get some to try. Have a great weekend!
I have a Grand Duke of Tuscany jasmine, about 3 1/2 ‘ tall. I live in the NY area, and I have it potted and outside during the spring, summer and early fall. It does very well with many flowers. I brought it in recently and noticed that the leaves are dropping off, and they seem like they are dry, although I have been watering properly. I also want to know if it is OK to prune during this time as it has become very leggy.
try putting it in the warmest spot in the house, maria. they are tropical plants and enjoy high humidity. maybe you should leave the plant unpruned for now and take cuttings for propagation in spring.