Which types are hardy?

Real jasmine or fake jasmine?

It is not always possible to tell whether a plant is real or false jasmine. Only the botanical name allows a conclusion. If he starts with "Jasminum", the plant is one of the real ones Jasmine species. The botanical name of false jasmine or Pipe bush begins with "Philadelphus".

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

If you're not sure, plant the shrub in one bucket. Then you can easily overwinter it in the house.

Hibernate real jasmine frost-free

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

As soon as the temperatures start to drop in the fall, bring the bucket indoors. Hibernate it on one Locationthat is cool but frost-free and bright.

If you do not have a bright location, a dark cellar is sufficient if necessary. Real jasmine loses its leaves during the winter break and sprouts again in the next spring.

Get it out of winter quarters from March

Starting in March, you should slowly get the real 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 completely outside after the Ice Saints, when there is no longer any fear of frost.

False jasmine or pipe bush is hardy

False jasmine is native to our latitudes and is therefore adapted to winter temperatures. It can withstand temperatures as low as minus 25 degrees without any problems.

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

When does false jasmine need winter protection?

The wrong jasmine only became in the fall planted, you should protect the plant from frost in the first winter. The shrub then did not have enough time to form sufficient roots for the supply.

Cover the ground under the false jasmine with a thick blanket of mulch

• compost
• Lawn clippings
• leaves
• Straw.

In very rough locations it can also be useful to put reed mats or similar protective materials around the shrub.

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