A compact, fine-leaved orange jessamine bred for tidy low hedges, bearing flushes of intensely fragrant white flowers after warm rain. Glossy and dense, thriving in warm frost-free gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.5 m H × 1 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Min-a-min Murraya
Murraya paniculata 'Min-a-min' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Rutaceae family. It reaches around 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Min-a-min Murraya
Min-a-min Murraya suits subtropical and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Min-a-min Murraya does best in free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in. For a screen, space plants about 60 cm apart.
Watering & feeding
Min-a-min Murraya does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Prune Min-a-min Murraya after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. For most gardens, it is low maintenance.
Using Min-a-min Murraya in the garden
Min-a-min Murraya earns its place for a fast screen or informal hedge, its fragrance, pots and courtyard containers and feeding bees and pollinators. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Min-a-min Murraya sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Min-a-min Murraya
Plant Sale lists Min-a-min Murraya as potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the quote builder above to ask about current stock, sizes and pricing.
