Crepe Jasmine (Pinwheel Flower) || Tabernaemontana divaricata || الياسمين المروحي || Fragrant Evergreen Shrub UAE & KSA

Crepe Jasmine—also called Pinwheel Flower—a compact, evergreen shrub that dazzles year-round in the UAE, is a glossy, deep-green leaves set off clusters of snowy, pinwheel-shaped blooms that glow at night, adding instant resort vibes to patios, villa entrances, shaded courtyards, and balcony planters.

Why Choose Crepe Jasmine?

• ✅ Night-glow white blooms: Pinwheel flowers that shine in moonlight and look pristine by day.

• ✅ Shade performer: Flowers and holds form beautifully in filtered light/partial shade—rare for flowering shrubs.

• ✅ UAE-ready toughness: High heat tolerance, moderate drought once established; copes with urban microclimates.

• ✅ Low-maintenance structure: Naturally rounded, easy to clip into borders, low hedges, or specimen containers.

• ✅ Year-round greenery: Evergreen foliage for continuous curb appeal; blooms in warm months with repeat flushes.

🌍 Specifications

• Height: 1.2–2.0 m (can be kept at 80–120 cm with pruning)

• Spread: 1.0–1.8 m

• Origin: Tropical South/Southeast Asia

• Family: Apocynaceae

• Flower Color: Pure white, pinwheel-shaped (mildly fragrant)

• Sun Exposure: Best in filtered sun / partial shade; tolerates morning full sun with PM shade

• Tolerances (UAE):

  • Heat: High

  • Drought: Moderate once established (prefers evenly moist soil)

  • Salinity: Low–moderate (prefers low-salinity media; rinse pots if using saline water)

  • Wind/Coast: Shelter from hot, desiccating winds for best bloom

• Water Needs: Moderate—keep soil moist, not waterlogged; allow top 2–3 cm to dry between waterings in winter

• Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic loam; in alkaline soils, use acidifying fertilizer/chelated iron

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Maintenance: Light shape-prune after flowering; remove spent clusters to encourage new buds

🌱 What You’ll Receive

• A healthy Crepe Jasmine (Tabernaemontana divaricata) in its nursery pot with premium, well-draining media.

• Quick-start care tips:

  • Place in bright, filtered light; morning sun + afternoon shade is ideal in UAE summers.

  • Feed monthly (Mar–Oct) with an acid-leaning, balanced fertilizer for vivid leaves and continuous blooms.