Set the support first, and plant jasmine with the crown at grade.
Set the support first, and plant the crown at grade
| Factor | Recommended | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| When | After the last frost for tender kinds. Hardy climbers take spring or fall. Winter jasmine also takes autumn or winter | Setting a tender vine out on a freezing night |
| Support | Install the trellis, wires, or arbor before the root ball goes in | Driving posts next to a newly planted vine |
| Crown | Level with the soil surface, same depth as the nursery pot | Burying the crown in a wet hole |
| Spacing | About 8 feet in a shrub border so plants do not jam | A tight hedge row of lanky climbers |
Put the support in first. Then set the crown at the soil line, not deeper. [1] officinale is a twining climber, so the trellis has to be there on planting day. winter jasmine is an arching shrub; it does not need a twining frame, though a wall or bank helps. Arabian jasmine waits until frost has passed, or it stays in a pot you can move. [2]
When should I plant jasmine?
After frost for tender kinds. Hardy climbers take spring or fall. Set the crown at grade.
How to plant jasmine
Install the support, then set one plant with the crown at grade, and water to settle.
- Confirm the kind on Types of Jasmine before you dig. A winter shrub and a tender indoor vine are not the same hole.
- Set the trellis, wires, or arbor first, a few inches off a flat wall so stems can twine.
- Dig a hole as deep as the nursery pot and wider. Set the crown at the soil line, backfill with the soil you removed, firm, and water to close air pockets. [3]
- Tie the first stems to the support the same day. [4]
- In a shrub border, space plants about 8 feet apart. A single climber on its own trellis does not need a row.
How far apart should I plant jasmine?
About 8 feet in a shrub border. A single climber on its own trellis does not need a row.
What fails at planting
A climber without a support tangles on the ground. A buried crown in cold, wet soil rots. Tender kinds set out before the last frost die back. Winter jasmine can go in later in the year than Arabian jasmine, but it still wants soil that drains.
Support first, crown at grade, then water to settle. Wait until after frost for tender kinds.
FAQ
Can I plant jasmine in fall?
Hardy kinds in containers often go in fall. Tender kinds wait until after frost, or they stay in a pot you can move.
Does winter jasmine need a trellis?
No. It is an arching shrub. A wall or bank is enough. A stout trellis is for twining summer climbers.
Related guides
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References
- [1] Clemson Cooperative Extension HGIC -
https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/jasmine/ - [2] Old Farmer's Almanac -
https://www.almanac.com/plant/jasmine - [3] Royal Horticultural Society -
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/jasmine/growing-guide - [4] Gardener's Path -
https://gardenerspath.com/plants/flowers/grow-jasmine/
This note is part of Jasminum Guides.
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