Jasmine (Maid of Orleans) Pruning and Bloom Cycle

Tracy's Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans': only 2 blooms early spring (first in years). Asks pruning time/amount, winter water/fertilizer taper.

Bloom Cycle & Pruning Schedule

• Normal bloom: January.
• Post-bloom: Cut back to half size.
• Spring–Summer: Pinch new growth for fullness until August.
• August: Stop pinching.
• October: 6–8 weeks of cool (40–50°F), completely dark nights, drier soil, lots of day sun → sets buds.
• Post-chill: Normal temps, sunny window.
• Late winter/early spring: Prune entire plant by half. Flowers on new growth only.

Water/Fertilizer

• Moist soil + regular fertilizer during active growth.
• Drier soil during chill period.
• No fertilizer winter.

Difficult regimen; partial compliance better than none.