The scented jasmine smells wonderfully intense of jasmine. Nevertheless, the name is deceptive, because behind it hides the native mock orange tree. This suggests good winter hardiness. Read here whether scented jasmine is really hardy.
In a nutshell
- all varieties of scented jasmine are sufficiently hardy
- only young plants need shelter in the first winter
- pot specimens must also be winterized
- True jasmine is not hardy
Table of contents
- Scented jasmine sufficiently hardy
- Winter protection for young specimens
- Scented jasmine in a bucket
- frequently asked Questions
Scented jasmine sufficiently hardy
The Common mock orange or scented jasmine (Philadelphus coronarius), also known as farmer's jasmine, false jasmine or summer jasmine sufficiently hardy for our latitudes to withstand even harsh winters without any winter protection measures survive. This applies to all varieties. It can happen that individual branches freeze off. Just cut them back in spring. The shrub will sprout again without any problems and will make up for the loss it has suffered.
Tip: Even if the farmer's jasmine does not require winter protection, it still needs some attention in the cold season. If it is dry for a long time, pour it with some water. However, the earth must not be frozen during this time.
Winter protection for young specimens
Young scented jasmine, whether freshly bought or self-propagated, has yet to develop its full winter hardiness. It may already be planted out, but should be protected from frost at least for the first winter. This is by no means associated with a lot of work, because a thick layer of mulch in the root area is sufficient. Suitable mulch material is:
- leaves
- more mature compost
- straw
- other organic materials
In the second year, the roots of the young fragrant jasmine reach deep enough into the earth not to freeze completely. He can then provide himself with water. A mature farmer's jasmine is also happy about a warming layer of mulch.
Scented jasmine in a bucket
The false jasmine is not a shrub for a container, as this is too cramped for its expansive central root system. Nevertheless, it is occasionally cultivated as a pot shrub. Apart from the fact that it cannot fully develop its growth potential above ground, it is also more sensitive to frost. This is because the roots of the fragrant jasmine are exposed to the cold from all sides, which virtually encloses the walls and bottom of the pot. Wrap the pot tightly with fleece or bubble wrap. A sheltered outdoor space can be considered safe with this packaging. But it is also possible to move the shrub to a cool, frost-free winter quarters, e.g. B. the garage or that garden house, deliver.
Tip: Despite the name scented jasmine, do not rely on the fact that the scent is guaranteed to be part of the party when you buy a plant. Unfortunately, some varieties are not so fragrant. Your own nose can certainly protect you from a "bad buy" if you buy the plant while it is in full bloom.
frequently asked Questions
Real and false jasmine smell similar. Yet when it comes to frost tolerance, they couldn't be more different. The real jasmine is not hardy at all. That is why it is usually cultivated as a houseplant or in a bucket, which can only be left outside during the warm months of the year. In winter every real jasmine should get a break at temperatures below 10 °C, of course frost-free.
The scented jasmine usually grows between two and four meters high, depending on the variety. With 'Belle Etoile' and 'Dame Blanche', two varieties with a height of only 1.5 m are also represented. The scented jasmine reaches its full height faster and more reliably in a sunny location with permeable, nutrient-rich soil.
The scented jasmine flowers only once a year, but reliably every year. Depending on the variety, the flowering period begins in May or June and lasts into July. Scented jasmine blooms more luxuriantly in the sun than in shady places. Always prune after flowering, and rejuvenate every two to three years by vigorously pruning old branches just above the base. Then the annual abundance of flowers does not stop.
Yes, the scented jasmine is bee-friendly. With its beguiling scent, it also attracts many other types of insects, such as bumblebees and butterflies at.
