This sprawling plant can be grown as a groundcover, shrub, or creeping vine.
Here are the basic requirements forgrowingwinter jasmine in your garden:
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Light
Winter jasmine requires plenty ofbright light to grow.
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Choose a location that receives several hours of direct sunlight or bright, indirect light.
Newly transplanted winter jasmine should be watered regularly (approximately once a week) until established.
Temperature and Humidity
Winter jasmine is hardy inUSDA zones6 to 10.
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It can tolerate temperatures as low as -5 degrees Fahrenheit (-15 degrees Celsius).
Fertilizer
Fertilizer is generally unneeded for winter jasmine plants.
This will help the buds set properly for the following years blooms.
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When pruning, remove any diseased or spindly branches and then shape as desired.
Never prune more than 30 percent of the plants growth at one time.
Besides layering, winter jasmine also readilypropagates by stem cuttingsand can be grown by seed.
Regardless of the method, it is best to propagate winter jasmine in the spring after it has bloomed.
Winter jasmine rarely sets berries, so buying seeds is usually better than harvesting them yourself.
Then, you might start your seeds indoors with a few simple steps.
Potential diseases includepowdery mildew, root rot, and rust spot diseases.
If your winter jasmine plant is not blooming, there are a few potential reasons.
First, your plant may not be mature enough.
In addition, winter jasmine requires several weeks of cold temperatures to set off blooming in the early spring.
Yellow Leaves
Yellow leaves are usually a sign that something is wrong with the watering.
With winter jasmine, its often a sign that the plant is being overwatered.
First, stop providing supplemental water if you are doing so.
It usually forms dense mats of vegetation.
Winter jasmine provides cheery blooms in the cold winter months, which makes it popular among gardeners.
It is also a great choice for preventing soil erosion since it tolerates infertile and poor-quality soil.
Unlike other jasmine plants, winter jasmine is not fragrant.
It makes up for its lack of scent with its gorgeous early-season blooms.
Plant Pick: Winter Jasmine.Vancouver Island Master Gardeners Association.
