Jasmine Plant - How do I look after it

CarrieRBag



Joined: 23/12/2008
Posts: 1374

Message Posted:
21/06/2009 13:09

I have recently planted a lovely jasmine plant. Can anyone give me help on how best to look after it. Things like how much water does it need, when should I feed it, if at all, cutting back etc.



Thanks a lot



Carrie

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
21/06/2009 13:27

Sounds like Robert Plant's sister....



Then again those in the know, know that Robert Plant's sister is called Alison.....

CarrieRBag



Joined: 23/12/2008
Posts: 1374

Message Posted:
21/06/2009 13:31

Not even remotely funny and about as helpful as a chocolate frying pan! You should get out more!!!

Chegwin


Joined: 24/03/2009
Posts: 775

Message Posted:
21/06/2009 13:38

There are many different types of Jasmine but the following link should get you started.



http://garden.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Jasmine



I stuck mine in, in Esentepe, in the winter and it is really going strong now after a slow start.

I care for it with clematis rules. Cool, slightly moist feet in a well drained medium and a warm airy head but not too much direct sun.

Go easy on the water. Too much and the leaves yellow and drop. Too much and the same result. Prune back in October/November. Take semi hard wood cuttings late spring/early summer.

Depends on your variety though.

Happy scented evenings.



Chegwin

CarrieRBag



Joined: 23/12/2008
Posts: 1374

Message Posted:
21/06/2009 13:49

Chegwin, exactly what I wanted. Thank you so much and the website is now in Favourites. Just hope I do not kill the thing off (not green fingered at all) but I will care for it lovingly and hope the flowers blossom under my gentle ministrations.



Carrie

briggus


Joined: 25/07/2007
Posts: 161

Message Posted:
21/06/2009 14:25

CRB-



If you have the white flowered variety pick a few in the evening and place them on your pillow on your bed. They leave a a lovely smell.



It is quite hardy once established - and with watering in very dry spells once it is you should be able to enjoy for years to come. It can be pruned quite hard too. I have mine trained over an arch and it looks wonderful when in flower.

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
22/06/2009 03:15

mess 3 - i did get out, to Kev & Dee's BBQ, only you weren't invited....