How to Prune and Propagate Night Blooming Jasmine (Raat ki Rani) for More Flowers Night Blooming Jasmine ( Cestrum nocturnum ) is one of those plants that can transform an ordinary balcony into a fragrant evening garden. During warm weather, its small greenish-white flowers release a powerful fragrance after sunset. However, this fast-growing shrub can become difficult to manage in a container. You may have noticed long, thin branches spreading over the balcony railing, fewer flowers than expected, or a plant that produces plenty of green leaves but very few fragrant flower clusters. Sometimes, an older Raat ki Rani looks attractive for a few weeks during its flowering season and then becomes an untidy collection of long branches. Regular pruning can help solve these problems. It encourages branching, removes damaged growth and helps maintain a compact shape. Healthy branches removed during pruning can also be used to propagate new plants through stem cuttings....
Jetstream Oakleaf Hydrangea: Why This Breakout Variety Is Excellent for Fall Color If you're looking for an oakleaf hydrangea with strong stems, attractive summer flowers, brilliant fall color, and winter interest, Jetstream™ Oakleaf Hydrangea deserves a close look. It isn't a completely new species. Instead, it is a selected improvement of the native oakleaf hydrangea, bred for a more compact, dense, and upright habit. It combines summer flowers, colorful autumn foliage, and exfoliating winter bark in one shrub. Quick Answer Jetstream™ Oakleaf Hydrangea is Hydrangea quercifolia 'PIIHQ-I' PP25,319 from First Editions. Its main features include: Size: About 5–6 feet tall and 4–5 feet wide Habit: Dense, rounded, and more resistant to flopping Flowers: Large white cone-shaped flower clusters that mature to pink Bloom period: Generally June through September Foliage: Dark green, oak-shaped leaves Fall color: Orange-red, burgundy, and mahogany Winter interest: Ta...