Winter jasmine is one of the garden plants that is easy to care for, especially if it is planted in a really suitable location. It will grow and thrive there even without your intervention and will even multiply prolifically.
How do I properly care for winter jasmine?
Winter jasmine care includes a sunny to partially shaded location, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil, moderate watering, possible spring fertilization, and annual pruning after flowering. In dry conditions, additional watering is recommended.
Planting winter jasmine
Plant winter jasmine in spring or early fall. By winter the plant has grown well and has a strong root ball. The location should be sunny or in partial shade. Winter jasmine likes well-drained and relatively nutrient-rich soil.
Put a little organic fertilizer (€56.00 on Amazon) into the planting hole. This can be well-rotted manure or mature compost. Do not place individual plants too close together. About half the assumed height is considered the ideal distance; in a hedge, one meter is sufficient.
Watering and fertilizing the winter jasmine
The winter jasmine is quite robust and does not require any special care. Fertilization is not urgently required. But with a small amount of compost or well-rotted manure, and maybe even a little lime, the winter jasmine will not be angry in the spring. However, this plant does not like prolonged drought. Therefore, water your winter jasmine regularly, but not too much. Because he doesn't get waterlogged either.
Cutting the winter jasmine
Winter jasmine is one of the plants that tolerates cutting, it doesn't take offense easily. Thanks to its fast growth, you will quickly get an attractive plant again, even after a radical cut. The best time for annual pruning is after flowering, around the end of April. In particular, light out older plants a little.
The best tips for caring for winter jasmine:
- sunny to partially shaded location
- nutrient-rich, permeable soil
- water moderately
- possibly fertilize in spring
- Pruning after flowering
Tip
Water your winter jasmine especially during a long dry period or on particularly dry soil; in “normal” weather it rarely needs additional watering.
