The name jasmine covers a variety of different types of ornamental plants. Most of them are not real jasmines, but are only called that because of their similarity and the typical scent. You can recognize real jasmine by its botanical name Jasminum. How to plant real jasmine.
How do I plant and care for jasmine correctly?
To plant jasmine correctly, choose a sunny to full sun, sheltered location with loose, well-drained soil. Plant it in spring, outdoors or in a container. For climbing jasmine species, use a climbing aid immediately. Water regularly, but avoid waterlogging.
What is the difference between real and false jasmine?
The biggest difference is that real jasmine is not hardy, while false jasmine, actually a pipe bush, can survive low temperatures well.
Where does real jasmine come from?
Originally, real jasmine is native to Turkey. The name means “fragrant oil” and is often used as a girl’s name in Arabic countries.
Jasmine has been grown in the Mediterranean region since the 16th century. There it can be kept outdoors all year round.
Is jasmine planted in a pot or outdoors?
Real jasmine must be overwintered indoors. If you plant it directly in the garden, you will have to dig it up in the fall and put it in a pot.
It's easier to grow it in a pot or to care for it as a houseplant in the flower window. Jasmine also looks good as a bonsai in a plant bowl.
Which location is optimal?
- Sunny to full sun location
- Avoid shadowy areas
- sheltered from the wind
- not too humid
- loose, permeable soil
Jasmin loves it warm and sunny. The shrub thrives even in full sun. Jasmine, on the other hand, cannot tolerate shade.
If you keep jasmine as a houseplant, you should protect it from direct midday sun to avoid sunburn on the leaves.
As a potted plant, jasmine feels very comfortable on the terrace or balcony in summer
What does the plant substrate have to be like?
Normal, slightly nutritious garden soil is sufficient. It must be as loose as possible, because waterlogging causes the roots to rot.
When planting in a pot, you should loosen the soil with sand, pebbles or expanded clay.
When is the best time to plant?
Since you have to overwinter jasmine indoors anyway, you can plant it throughout the entire gardening season. It grows best in spring. Therefore, if possible, you should plant it in March or April.
How to plant jasmine correctly?
Dig a hole large enough for the root ball and do not pack the soil too firmly. Plant jasmine in a pot like any other houseplant.
Does Jasmine need a climbing aid?
Most jasmines are climbing plants that either climb up a trellis on their own or are tied to a trellis.
Install the trellis immediately. Later you would damage the roots of the jasmine.
When is jasmine blooming?
Most jasmine species bloom from June to September. Winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum) blooms from December to March.
In winter, jasmine needs a longer cold phase. It therefore has to be wintered at around ten degrees. If the temperatures are higher during the winter break, the jasmine will not bloom.
Can jasmine be used to make tea or perfume?
Only certain types of jasmine are suitable for extracting fragrance oils. This also applies to the popular jasmine tea. Since the plant is poisonous, you should avoid making your own tea.
To make oil for perfumes, the flowers are squeezed. However, such quantities of flowers are required that just keeping a few house or container plants is not enough.
How is jasmine propagated?
You can propagate jasmine via cuttings. By summer, cut half-woody shoots about 10 to 15 centimeters long. Remove the bottom leaves and cut the top leaves in half.
Place the cuttings in prepared plant pots and cover them with a plastic bag. It takes a few months for the cuttings to form roots. They can usually be transplanted the following spring.
Can you create a hedge with jasmine?
Since real jasmine is not hardy, it is not suitable for planting as a hedge. Of course, you can create a summer privacy screen by placing several pots of jasmine next to each other.
The hardy false jasmine is suitable for creating hedges. It is often used for loose hedges, but does not form a privacy screen in winter as it is deciduous and drops its leaves in autumn.
Is jasmine poisonous?
Real jasmine is poisonous. It contains many essential oils that can cause inflammation and irritation when they come into contact with the skin. Therefore, always wear gloves when cutting.
In households with children and animals, you should avoid real jasmine, as swallowing it can cause serious poisoning.
Tip
Real jasmine comes in countless types. Most of them have strongly scented flowers that exude a very intense scent, especially in the evening. If strong scents bother you, do not plant or care for jasmine directly in front of the bedroom window.