Crape Jasmine (Nandi Battalu) – Multi Petal Plant

Important Note

Do not consume the fruits of Crape Jasmine. Although the fruit may change colour as it matures, Tabernaemontana divaricata is an ornamental plant and its fruits/seeds are not considered a food source. The plant contains naturally occurring alkaloids, so the fruit should not be eaten for sweetness.

Introduction

Bring timeless beauty and elegance to your garden with the Crape Jasmine (Nandi Battalu) Multi Petal Plant, a stunning evergreen ornamental shrub known for its lush, glossy foliage and beautiful white, multi-petalled flowers.

Also popularly known as Nandi Battalu, Nandivardhanam, Chandni, Tagar, Crape Jasmine, Carnation of India and East Indian Rosebay, this plant is cherished across India for its graceful appearance and attractive white blooms. The multi-petal form produces fuller, layered flowers that have a refined, almost rose-like appearance, making it particularly attractive when grown as a specimen plant or flowering garden shrub.

Unlike many short-lived flowering plants, Crape Jasmine has an evergreen character, allowing it to remain attractive even when it is not in peak bloom. Its dark green, glossy foliage creates a beautiful contrast against the pure white flowers.

What Makes the Multi-Petal Crape Jasmine Special?

The highlight of this variety is its full, multi-petalled white flowers. Instead of the classic five-petalled pinwheel appearance, the multi-petal form produces numerous overlapping petals, giving each flower a fuller and more decorative appearance.

The waxy white blooms stand beautifully against the dark green foliage, creating a premium and elegant garden display. The flowers are also pleasantly fragrant, with fragrance being particularly noticeable around the evening and night.

With its combination of evergreen foliage, white flowers, fragrance and compact shrub-like growth, it is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a classic Indian flowering plant with year-round ornamental appeal.

Key Features

• Multi-petal / double-flowered form with fuller white blooms

• Beautiful waxy white flowers

• Pleasant fragrance

• Attractive glossy dark-green foliage

• Evergreen ornamental shrub

• Flowers can appear over an extended period under suitable growing conditions

• Excellent contrast between white flowers and deep-green leaves

• Suitable for home gardens, balconies, terraces and outdoor landscapes

• Beautiful as a specimen plant

• Excellent choice for traditional and contemporary gardens

• Popular ornamental plant in India

• Can be maintained as a naturally bushy shrub with pruning

• Suitable for gardeners who appreciate fragrant flowering plants

The recognized double-flowered form is documented as Tabernaemontana divaricata 'Flore Pleno', characterized by showy clusters of white, waxy, multi-petalled flowers and glossy dark-green leaves.

Uses & Landscaping Ideas

🌿 Home Gardens

Plant it in your garden to create a lush green backdrop highlighted by elegant white flowers. Its evergreen foliage keeps the space visually attractive throughout the year.

🌸 Flowering Borders

Crape Jasmine works beautifully along garden pathways, walls, entrances and flower borders. A row of plants can create a graceful flowering hedge-like effect.

🪴 Terrace & Balcony Gardens

With appropriate pruning and sufficient light, it can be maintained as an attractive flowering shrub for larger terrace or balcony spaces.

🏡 Entrance & Patio Décor

The combination of fragrant white flowers and glossy foliage makes it particularly attractive near entrances, patios and sitting areas.

🌳 Landscaping

Its naturally bushy growth and ornamental foliage make it useful for residential landscapes, institutional gardens and other tropical or subtropical settings.

🙏 Traditional & Decorative Use

Crape Jasmine flowers are also traditionally valued in India for decorative and religious purposes.

Scientific Information

Scientific Name: Tabernaemontana divaricata (L.) R.Br. ex Roem. & Schult.
Family: Apocynaceae
Common Names: Crape Jasmine, Pinwheel Flower, Carnation of India, East Indian Rosebay, Chandni, Tagar
Kannada: Nandi Battalu / Nandibatlu
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
Flower Colour: White
Flower Type: Multi-petalled / double-flowered
Growth Habit: Bushy, branching ornamental shrub

The species belongs to the Apocynaceae family and is native to parts of South and Southeast Asia. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical regions.

The plant has characteristic glossy leaves and produces a milky latex when stems or other plant parts are damaged. The multi-petal form is recognized for its fuller, double-flowered appearance.

A Plant That Stands Out

Crape Jasmine is not simply another flowering shrub. Its appeal comes from the combination of evergreen greenery and elegant white flowers.

The multi-petal flowers add an extra layer of visual richness. When several flowers appear together against the glossy foliage, the plant creates a sophisticated and luxurious appearance without requiring a complicated garden design.

Its traditional Indian identity also makes it a wonderful choice for gardeners who want a plant that combines beauty, cultural familiarity and ornamental value.

Why Buy From Divine Blossoms?

At Divine Blossoms Orchid Boutique, we are passionate about bringing distinctive and beautiful plants to plant lovers. Our collection is carefully selected for gardeners who appreciate plants beyond ordinary varieties.

When you choose your Crape Jasmine from Divine Blossoms, you are choosing from a nursery with extensive experience in cultivating and sharing ornamental plants with plant enthusiasts.

Why Divine Blossoms?

• 🌿 Carefully selected plants

• 🌸 Focus on attractive and unusual flowering varieties

• 🪴 Plant-lover-focused nursery

• 📦 Thoughtful packaging for safe delivery

• 🌱 Experience with exotic and ornamental plants

• 🇮🇳 Plants selected with Indian growing conditions in mind

• 💚 Support from people who genuinely understand plants

Why This Crape Jasmine Stands Out

The Multi Petal Crape Jasmine combines several qualities that make a plant exceptionally desirable:

Fuller Flowers: Multi-petalled blooms provide a richer appearance than the classic single-flowered form.

Elegant White Blooms: Pure white flowers create a striking contrast against dark green foliage.

Evergreen Beauty: Its foliage remains attractive beyond the flowering period.

Fragrance: The flowers add a pleasant sensory experience to the garden, particularly during the evening.

Versatile Landscaping: It can be used around entrances, pathways, patios, garden borders and as a standalone ornamental shrub.

Classic Indian Garden Favourite: Known locally as Nandi Battalu, it is a familiar and culturally cherished flowering plant with a sophisticated ornamental character.

Bring Home a Touch of Timeless Elegance

If you love plants with beautiful flowers, lush foliage and traditional Indian charm, the Crape Jasmine (Nandi Battalu) Multi Petal Plant is an excellent addition to your collection.

Its layered white flowers, glossy evergreen leaves and graceful shrub-like form make it a standout choice for creating a peaceful, elegant and inviting garden.

Add the Multi Petal Crape Jasmine to your collection and enjoy the timeless beauty of one of India's most loved ornamental flowering plants.

Important Disclaimers:

• This plant is available for delivery within Bengaluru only.

• Plants are live products and require proper care. We are not responsible for any damage due to improper handling after delivery.

• In case of unavailability of a specific plant, a suitable alternative may be suggested or offered.

• Delivery timelines may vary due to weather conditions or logistical issues.