- Which location is favourable?
- What should the soil be like?
- When is the best planting time?
- Which planting distance is sufficient?
- How do you plant it correctly?
- Is transplanting possible?
- How is scented jasmine propagated?
- When does the shrub bloom?
- Which neighbors does scented jasmine get along with?
- Is scented jasmine poisonous?
Contrary to its name, scented jasmine is not real jasmine, but belongs to the mock orange tree. The undemanding and easy-care shrub is suitable for single planting and hedge planting. Tips for planting scented jasmine.
The scented jasmine rewards a sunny location with numerous flowers
Which location is favourable?
The location may be sunny to semi-shady. In the shade, the shrub develops few flowers and remains rather small.
What should the soil be like?
Scented jasmine needs nutritious, permeable garden soil.
When is the best planting time?
You can plant scented jasmine in spring or autumn. When planting in autumn, a mulch cover is advisable in the first year.
Which planting distance is sufficient?
When caring for a single plant, you should leave enough space for other plants. When planting as a hedge, a planting distance of 80 to 100 centimeters is sufficient.
How do you plant it correctly?
- loosen the soil
- remove weeds
- mix in mature compost or horn shavings (32.93€).
- Dig a planting hole
- Use scented jasmine
- face earth
- water well
The planting hole should be about one and a half times the size of the root ball.
In the first year after planting, water the scented jasmine regularly.
Later you hardly need to worry about the scented jasmine. It provides itself with moisture and nutrients through its roots.
Is transplanting possible?
You can transplant younger shrubs without any problems. With older scented jasmine, this is very time-consuming because the roots spread far. The best time for transplanting is spring.
How is scented jasmine propagated?
Propagation is by cuttings. They are pruned after flowering and are already rooted the following year.
When does the shrub bloom?
Depending on the variety, the flowering period begins in May or June and continues into July.
Which neighbors does scented jasmine get along with?
Scented jasmine grows very large. Therefore, do not plant too many other flowers nearby. Annual plants are good for the first few years.
Is scented jasmine poisonous?
Originally, scented jasmine was not poisonous. Due to various breeding and crossings, many species now contain toxins. To be on the safe side, wear gloves when handling plants.
tips
Scented jasmine, also known as farmer's jasmine or false jasmine, is available in over 70 species. The flowers are white to pale pink and can be filled or unfilled.