A large number of species belonging to very different plant families are traded under the name "jasmine". Whether a jasmine is hardy or not depends on the species in question. Real jasmine is never hardy, while false jasmine and other plants called jasmine also tolerate sub-zero temperatures.

True jasmine is not hardy

Real jasmine or false jasmine?

It is not always possible to tell whether a plant is real or false jasmine. Only the botanical name allows a conclusion. If it starts with "Jasminum", the plant belongs to the real jasmine species. The botanical name of false jasmine or mock orange begins with "Philadelphus".

Most of the time, however, the name is not known. In this case, you can ask an experienced gardener. If the plant forms climbing tendrils, you usually have a real jasmine in front of you.

If you are not sure, plant the shrub in a container. Then it's easier to overwinter it indoors.

Overwinter real jasmine frost-free

Real jasmine can spend the summer in a bucket on the terrace or balcony.

As soon as temperatures start to drop in the fall, bring the tub indoors. Overwinter it in a cool but frost-free and bright spot.

If you do not have a bright location available, a dark basement will suffice if necessary. Real jasmine loses its leaves during the winter break and sprout again the following spring.

Take them out of their winter quarters from March

From March you should slowly get the jasmine used to its outdoor location again. Put it outside for a few hours on frost-free days.

However, he is only allowed to go outside completely after the ice saints, when there is no longer any danger of frost.

False jasmine or mock orange is hardy

False jasmine is native to our latitudes and is therefore adapted to winter temperatures. It tolerates minus temperatures down to minus 25 degrees without any problems.

Occasionally, some of the above-ground shoots may show frost damage. Just cut them off in spring.

When does false jasmine need winter protection?

If the false jasmine was only planted in autumn, you should protect the plant from frost in the first winter. The shrub did not have enough time to form sufficient roots for the supply.

Cover the soil under the false jasmine with a thick layer of mulch

  • compost
  • lawn clippings
  • leaves
  • Straw.

In very rough locations, it can also make sense to place reed mats or similar protective materials around the shrub.

On frost-free days you should water the plant occasionally, especially if the winter is very dry.

tips

Jasmine - whether real or not - should not be cut back in the fall. True jasmine is trimmed in spring, while false jasmine is pruned after flowering.

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Vegetable garden