Murraya paniculata Orange Jasmine Tall variety 20 - 1,000 seeds
The Mock Orange is a native to South Asia, Southeast Asia and Australia.
An evergreen shrub growing to 7 metres with pinnate leaves up to 170 mm (6.7in) long. It makes a great hedge.
This shrub has smooth bark, orange-red berries and fragrant white/cream flowers. Bee and butterfly attracting.
Commonly called orange jessamine, Murraya paniculata is an evergreen shrub species valued for its glossy green foliage and fragrant white flowers. It is widely grown within U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 to 11, where it is used as an ornamental hedge or accent plant. Seed germination is the most reliable means of propagating orange jessamine shrubs at home since they do not respond well to asexual propagation methods such as cuttings. Although the seeds germinate quickly without pretreatment, they must be removed from their rubbery seed coat and rinsed before planting, to have to best results.
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Propagate orange jessamine once the fruit ripens to a brilliant, bright red color. Score around the fruit with a sharp knife and peel off the outer coat to reveal the large, yellowish-white seeds.
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Rinse the orange jessamine seeds in cool, clean water. Pick off any clinging flesh. Drain the seeds on a flat surface for 15 to 20 minutes before sowing. Prepare containers while the seeds drain.
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Fill 3-inch starter pots with a mix of four parts sterile potting mix and one part perlite. Press the mixture into the bottom of the pot to eliminate any air pockets. Arrange the pots on a nursery tray to make them easier to move.
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Sow one orange jessamine seed in each starter pot. Create a 3/4-inch-deep planting hole in the potting mix. Set the seed inside with the pointed ends arranged horizontally. Cover the seeds with loose soil and gently firm it.
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Set the nursery tray on a germination mat near a source of extremely bright, indirect light. Set the temperature on the germination mat to between 75 and 80 F. Drape a sheet of plastic wrap over the pots to hold the heat and moisture around the seeds.
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Lift the plastic wrap and check the moisture level in the potting mix every day since it will dry out quickly. Add water whenever it feels mostly dry in the top 1/2 inch. Use a spray bottle to water to keep from disturbing or dislodging the seeds.
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Watch for germination in one month, but don't surprised if it takes up to two months for the orange jessamine seeds to sprout. Remove the plastic wrap and turn off the germination mat after sprouts appear.