When to plant jasmine
Plant jasmine 2–4 weeks after the last spring frost. Wait until the soil is at least 60°F. That works out to zone 5b (mid May to early June), zone 7a (late April to mid May) and zone 9a (mid March to late March).
Jasmine planting dates by zone
| Zone | Plant outdoors |
|---|---|
| 4a | May 29 – Jun 12 |
| 4b | May 27 – Jun 10 |
| 5a | May 25 – Jun 8 |
| 5b | May 19 – Jun 2 |
| 6a | May 14 – May 28 |
| 6b | May 8 – May 22 |
| 7a | Apr 29 – May 13 |
| 7b | Apr 20 – May 4 |
| 8a | Apr 10 – Apr 24 |
| 8b | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| 9a | Mar 16 – Mar 30 |
| 9b | Feb 18 – Mar 4 |
How to plant jasmine
| Plant as | potted vines |
|---|---|
| Soil temperature | 60°F or warmer |
| Depth | Same depth as the pot |
| Spacing | 3–8 ft |
| Light | Full sun to part shade |
| Time to bloom | 1–2 years |
| Hardiness | Perennial in zones 7–10 |
Star jasmine (Trachelospermum) is hardy in zones 8–10; common jasmine in zones 7–10.
Plant against a trellis or fence for support.
In colder zones grow jasmine in a pot and bring it indoors.
Star jasmine is evergreen and fragrant in late spring; winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum) blooms yellow in late winter but has no scent.
Tie young stems to their support until the vine starts twining on its own.
Feed lightly in spring; too much nitrogen gives leaves instead of flowers.
When to expect flowers from jasmine
Most jasmines bloom spring to summer; prune right after flowering.
Exact dates for your town: planting calendar · frost dates by state.
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