Jasmine Plants

Jasmine Plant

If you're looking for a sweet smelling plant for the garden, then a jasmine plant could be just the thing for you! Jasmine plants are known for their strong fragrant smell, and this is why it is widely used in soaps, candles, perfumes and much more. People also choose to infuse their home with the sweet smell of jasmine. The scent is described as a floral fragrance, and we're sure you'll want to be breathing that in come summer as you relax in your garden! If you're looking for some pretty yellows and whites for the garden, then jasmine is a good place to start.

Climbing Jasmine Plant

Jasmine plants are an example of 'climbing plants'. Climbing plants are plants that attach themselves to something, like your garden fence or the side of your house as it grows up. To put it simply, they climb! You may also hear these called vines. A benefit of the climbing jasmine plant is it's very visual and you can clearly see it climbing the wall, plus it grows pretty fast! As they grow quickly, you'll see them move across the outside walls and buildings, creating a pretty pattern.

Pruning Jasmine

Not sure when you should be pruning your jasmine plant? Allow us to talk you through it! It's recommended that you prune your jasmine immediately after it has flowered, which tends to be towards the late end of the summer season. If you prune too early, you will end up cutting off the buds and they won't be able to flower, so make sure you do it at the right time! To prune your jasmine plant, first you will want to remove any dead or damaged stems to keep the vines looking fresh and free of diseases. If there are any tangles, try to go slowly and remove stem by stem so you don't damage the plant, you should also remove any stems where flowers are no longer growing. Finally, shorten stems to keep the climbing jasmine plant on the area that you want it. As long as you maintain this level of jasmine plant care, it should continue to grow!

Star Jasmine Plant

If you like the sound of jasmine, then we have an excellent star jasmine plant deal right here for you! This jasmine plant is a great choice as it's easy to manage and requires little maintenance apart from the annual pruning in the summer. You can have these plants climb over plant pots, garden arches and benches, gazebos or your garden fence! We're sure you won't be surprised to learn that star jasmine plants produce star like flowers when they bloom in the summer!

Winter Jasmine Plant

If you thought jasmine plants were just pretty flowers for the summer, then think again as they're just as beautiful in the winter! Winter is obviously a very cold time and it can leave gardens looking very bleak and miserable, but that's where our winter jasmine plant comes in! Initially, you will need to grow the plant in a warm place indoors, but after about 10 days you can move it outside, and watch the vibrant yellow flowers brighten up your garden. These plants typically bloom from February so you'll be ready in advance for spring and summer. As the winter jasmine plant is so easy to grow and requires little maintenance, it is the ideal plant for those of you that are new to gardening. If you're liking the sound of jasmine plants so far, then check out our jasmine plants FAQs below.

Jasmine Plants FAQs

Is Jasmine An Indoor Or An Outdoor Plant?

You'll be pleased to know that jasmine is both an indoor and an outdoor plant, and will grow happily in both settings! Even though it's a climbing plant if you maintain it well by pruning it correctly, it can grow happily inside the home. Of course, if you'd prefer to see the climbing jasmine plant take over your garden fence or patio, then go ahead and plant it outside!

Is Jasmine Easy To Grow?

Jasmine plants are actually pretty easy to grow and require little maintenance, which makes them ideal for first time gardeners or beginners as a good place to start! They very rarely have any disease or pest problems, so as long as you stick to your pruning routine and water your plant regularly, you shouldn't have any problems! You can also expect it to grow quite quickly, but it will grow faster in warmer climates, so don't worry if the poor British weather slows you down.

Benefits Of A Jasmine Plant

Jasmine plants actually provide you with many benefits, and we're going to list a few for you below:

• Relaxes and relieves stress with their amazing scent.
• It's good for your skin! You can crush jasmine flowers into coconut oil and apply it to the skin.
• It's good for your hair! You can boil jasmine flowers in water and then once cold, apply to your hair to naturally condition it.
• Relieves menstrual pain.
• Helps you to sleep better!

Is Jasmine A Good Potted Plant?

You can absolutely plant jasmine in a pot, this is a good idea especially if you're looking to grow it indoors! You just need to ensure that you plant it in a pot that has good drainage so you don't end up overwatering your plant and allow the excess water to escape. Also, ensure that wherever you place it, indoors or outdoors, that it gets plenty of sun on it! Potted jasmine plants make beautiful houseplants or you can make jasmine tea from the flowers.

How Do You Care For An Outdoor Jasmine Plant?

It might seem a bit daunting learning about how to look after plants, particularly if you're a newbie to gardening, but don't worry as we're here to make it easier for you! You need to make sure that your jasmine plant is sitting in well-drained, but moist soil so it's important that you don't overwater your jasmine. Make sure it receives a good amount of exposure to the sun everyday, and plant it in the summer between June and September. If you are planning on planting more than the one jasmine plant outside, make sure to space them out as they will grow quite big and can often grow in different directions and you don't want them to get tangled up!

Where Does Jasmine Grow Best?

You're mostly free to plant your plants wherever you would like to, but for some plants they would thrive better in specific locations, and the jasmine plant is one of them! It's recommended that the best place to plant your jasmine is in full sunlight or only partially shaded areas. It also depends on what type of jasmine you've got. Summer jasmine likes to grow in the sun, but winter jasmine prefers cooler shaded areas. If you want a climbing jasmine plant, then be sure to plant it near a fence or a wall.

Is Jasmine Toxic To Dogs?

You'll be pleased to know that jasmine plants are not toxic to cats or dogs. If an animal ingests a plant that is not part of their normal routine or diet, then they may experience some discomfort. It's also completely non-poisonous to humans, so if you've got little ones running about, they will be perfectly safe!