Which location is favorable?
The location can be sunny to partially shaded. In the shade, the shrub develops few flowers and remains rather small.
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What should the soil be like?
Scented jasmine needs nutritious, permeable garden soil.
When is the best time to plant?
You can plant scented jasmine in spring or autumn. In the case of autumn planting, a mulch cover is advisable in the first year.
Which plant spacing is sufficient?
When caring for a single plant, you should leave enough space to 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 earth
- remove weeds
- work in ripe compost or horn shavings (€ 6.39 at Amazon *)
- Dig the planting hole
- Use scented jasmine
- Line up on 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 supplies itself with moisture and nutrients through its roots.
Is it possible to transplant?
You can easily transplant younger shrubs. With older scented jasmine this is very time-consuming, as the roots spread widely. The best time to transplant is in spring.
How is scented jasmine propagated?
The propagation takes place via cuttings. They are cut after flowering and are rooted as early as the following year.
When does the shrub bloom?
The flowering period begins in May or June, depending on the variety, and continues into July.
With which neighbors is scented jasmine compatible?
Scented jasmine grows very large. Therefore, do not plant too many other flowers nearby. Annual plants are beneficial in the first few years.
Is scented jasmine poisonous?
Originally, scented jasmine was not toxic. Due to various breeds and crossings, many species now contain toxins. Therefore, wear gloves when working with plants.
Tips
Scented jasmine, also called farmer's jasmine or false jasmine, comes in over 70 types. The flowers are white to pale pink and can be double or unfilled.
