With its decorative white flowers, summer jasmine (bot. Solanum jasminoides) is definitely an attractive eye-catcher. It's no wonder if you want to create a hedge with this plant. However, the implementation is not easy.
Can you create a hedge of summer jasmine?
A hedge of summer jasmine (Solanum jasminoides) is possible if you lead the plant along a fence or climbing frame. Please note, however, that summer jasmine is poisonous, is not hardy and must therefore be protected from frost.
What alternative(s) do I have?
The summer jasmine is a climbing plant with long, climbing shoots. Without a trellis or climbing aid, summer jasmine does not grow tall, with the exception of the specially bred tall-stemmed species. You could plant your summer jasmine for a hedge along a fence or a trellis or on a wall that can serve as a climbing aid.
When planning, you should definitely keep in mind that summer jasmine is not hardy. In an area with mild winters, frost protection in the garden might be enough. Your Solanum jasminoides does not like temperatures below -2 °C. As an alternative, we recommend planting in a pot so that the summer jasmine can easily be moved to a frost-free winter quarters.
Creating a hedge of summer jasmine
Before you start planting your hedge, look at the location carefully. If it is in the sun or partial shade, but is also well protected from wind and rain, then you have made a good choice. Since summer jasmine is poisonous, the hedge should not be located on a footpath used by children.
Once the Ice Saints are over, you can plant your summer jasmine in the garden. Loosen the soil well and water the root ball. A little rotted compost, manure or horn shavings (€52.00 on Amazon) ensure a good supply of nutrients.
Where should the summer jasmine go in the winter?
The summer jasmine should definitely overwinter frost-free. Whether the winter quarters are light or dark plays a minor role. The darker it is, the cooler the area can be. If the summer jasmine becomes bare in the winter, it will sprout again in the spring.
The most important things in brief:
- poisonous
- not hardy
- needs trellis, fence or climbing frame
- growing relatively quickly
- will be a good 3 m high (with the appropriate trellis)
- individual shoots up to 1 m long
Tip
To save space in the winter quarters, cut back the summer jasmine before overwintering.
