False jasmine owes its name to the fact that it looks quite similar to real jasmine and often also smells wonderful. When planting, however, the species differ considerably. While real jasmine is a house or container plant, the hardy false jasmine is cared for in the garden.

Fake jasmine should be as bright as possible

In which location does false jasmine feel comfortable?

False jasmine likes to be bright and sunny or partially shaded. Direct shadow locations are unfavourable.

What demands does it have on the soil?

The soil should be loose and nutritious. False jasmine does not tolerate waterlogging. As a result, the roots rot and the shrub dies over time.

When is the best planting time?

The best planting time is in spring or autumn. When planting in the fall, it is advisable to apply a mulch layer.

How big does the planting distance have to be?

In the hedge, keep 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 is false jasmine planted correctly?

  • Dig a planting hole
  • Enrich soil with compost or horn shavings (32.93€).
  • Use false jasmine
  • line up well and water
  • spread mulch layer

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 is false jasmine propagated?

Propagation is best via cuttings. Sowing is seldom successful.

Which neighbors does false jasmine not get along with?

Don't plant euonymus and viburnum near false jasmine. The black bean aphids hibernate on these bushes, which increasingly infest the farmer's jasmine in summer.

Is false jasmine poisonous?

Unfortunately, many varieties of false jasmine are poisonous. Therefore, protect your hands during care.

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False jasmine, farmer's jasmine, scented jasmine - the names for the ornamental shrub with its often fragrant flowers are varied. What is always meant is the mock orange (Philadelphus erectus), which has little in common with real jasmine.

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