Jasmine
Jasminum grandiflorum · Oleaceae
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The gardener's calendar
Jasmine is in full bloom: enjoy it, watch watering in hot weather and let spent flowers feed pollinators before pruning.
ID card
- Foliage
- Deciduous or semi-evergreen depending on climate
- Flowering
- June to September, highly fragrant white flowers
- Adult size
- Up to 3 m in height
- Growth
- Fast to moderate
- Hardiness
- Low hardiness (−5 °C minimum)
- Origin
- South Asia (India, Afghanistan)
- Soil type
- Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral
✓ Taxonomy verifiedSource: AI estimate · hardiness: reliability high.
Expert tips
The key tip
Install it against a south or south-west facing wall: it needs heat to really flower. For the first 2-3 years, keep it moist but not waterlogged.
The common mistake
Planting it in cold or windy ground: it grows but refuses to flower for years.
The pro's trick
Prune after flowering (September) rather than in spring: you'll trigger a second flowering wave until the first frost.
Care
Sunlight
Place your jasmine in full sun for generous blooming and optimal fragrance. It tolerates slight afternoon shade in very hot regions. Avoid overly windy spots that could damage the delicate stems.
Watering
Water regularly during growth and flowering, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter, especially in cold regions. Check soil moisture before each watering.
Pruning and Training
Pinch young stems to encourage branching and create a dense shape. After flowering, remove dead branches and unwanted shoots. Tie stems to a support (trellis, pergola) to guide growth.
Fertilizer
Apply balanced fertilizer every 15 days during the growing season (spring-summer). Reduce fertilization in autumn and stop in winter. Enrich the soil with well-composted compost in spring.
Soil Preparation
Prepare a light, fertile mixture enriched with compost or peat. Ensure excellent drainage to prevent root suffocation. Mulch the base to retain moisture and protect roots from temperature fluctuations.
Diseases and Pests
Jasmine can suffer from mealybugs or spider mites in dry conditions. Good air circulation and moderate humidity limit these problems. If infestation occurs, rinse foliage with clear water or use a suitable gentle treatment.
Did you know?
The large-flowered jasmine has been used in luxury perfumery and Oriental cosmetics for centuries. A single flower of Jasminum grandiflorum can perfume an entire room, which inspired Indo-Persian poets to call it the "queen of flowers." Its precious, delicate and captivating essence remains one of the most sought-after in the high-end perfume industry.
Where to buy it
Best planted in autumn so the roots settle in before summer, or in early spring once the frost has passed. Pick a plant with healthy foliage and roots that are not exposed. Best time: March, October, November.
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