False jasmine owes its name to the fact that it looks quite similar to real jasmine and often also smells wonderful. When it comes to planting, however, the species differ considerably. While real jasmine is a house or container plant, the hardy false jasmine is cultivated in the garden.
How to plant false jasmine correctly?
False jasmine prefers a bright, sunny to partially shaded location with loose, nutrient-rich soil. The best time to plant is in spring or autumn. The planting hole should be enriched with compost or horn shavings, insert the bush, set it well, water it and spread a layer of mulch.
Where does false jasmine feel comfortable?
False jasmine likes to be bright and sunny or partially shaded. Direct shade is unfavorable.
What demands does it have on the soil?
The soil should be loose and nutritious. False jasmine does not tolerate waterlogging. This causes the roots to rot and the bush dies over time.
When is the best time to plant?
The best planting time is in spring or autumn. When planting in autumn, it is advisable to lay down a layer of mulch.
How big does the planting distance have to be?
In the hedge, maintain a planting distance of 80 to 100 centimeters. As a single shrub, false jasmine only really comes into its own when it has plenty of space around it.
How to plant false jasmine correctly?
- Dig planting hole
- Enrich soil with compost or horn shavings
- Use fake jasmine
- start well and water
- Spread mulch cover
When does false jasmine bloom?
Depending on the variety, false jasmine blooms from May to July. The flowers attract many bees and beneficial insects.
The scent of false jasmine is much more intense in the evening than during the day. However, not all varieties are fragrant.
How to propagate false jasmine?
Propagation is best done via cuttings. Sowing is rarely successful.
Which neighbors does False Jasmine not get along with?
Pfaffenhütchen and common viburnum should not be planted near false jasmine. The black bean lice overwinter on these bushes and increasingly attack the farmer's jasmine in the summer.
Is false jasmine poisonous?
Many varieties of false jasmine are unfortunately poisonous. Therefore, protect your hands when caring for them.
Tip
False jasmine, farmer's jasmine, fragrant jasmine - the names for the ornamental shrub with its often fragrant flowers are varied. What is always meant is the pipe bush (Philadelphus erectus), which has little in common with real jasmine.
