- Which position on the balcony is ideal?
- What should the tub and plant substrate be like?
- When is the best planting time?
- How is jasmine planted correctly in the tub?
- When does jasmine bloom on the balcony?
- How is jasmine propagated?
- Does jasmine need a climbing aid?
- Is jasmine poisonous?
In summer, the balcony is a very good place for caring for jasmine. The prerequisite, however, is that the site is sunny and sheltered from the wind. In winter, however, you have to bring the climbing plant, which is not hardy, indoors for the winter.
Jasmine thrives best on the balcony in summer; but in winter he has to go into the warmth
Which position on the balcony is ideal?
Jasmine loves it bright and sunny. It produces few flowers in the shade. The location must be protected from the wind and must not get too damp even in heavy rain.
What should the tub and plant substrate be like?
The bucket must be big and deep enough. A large or many small drainage holes are important to prevent waterlogging.
Jasmine prefers loose, slightly nutritious soil. Suitable substrates are:
- Germ-free garden soil with sand or expanded clay
- Flowering plant soil from the garden market
- Mixture of Akadama and compost soil
When is the best planting time?
You can plant early plants in the container from spring to autumn. Plant offshoots of jasmine that you have grown yourself in new pots in the spring.
How is jasmine planted correctly in the tub?
Fill in germ-free soil. Be careful not to plant the jasmine too deeply and press the soil lightly. Make sure you have a trellis when you plant.
When does jasmine bloom on the balcony?
Depending on the variety, the flowering period lasts from May to September. Winter jasmine flowers from December to April.
How is jasmine propagated?
Propagation is by cuttings. You can cut these continuously until summer and grow them in small pots on the balcony.
Does jasmine need a climbing aid?
Jasmine is a climbing plant and should be grown on a trellis. The balcony railing is well suited for this. However, you must then cut back the plant before wintering.
Is jasmine poisonous?
Jasmine is poisonous. It is therefore essential to wear gloves when caring for them. Only keep jasmine on the balcony when it is not accessible to small children and pets.
tips
If you want to take care of jasmine for several years, make sure that the balcony is stable. Over time, the buckets get bigger and can become too heavy for simple balconies when filled.