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Oct 9, 2022 · Trimming Star Jasmine. You love your star jasmine but it’s expanded too much and is growing out of control. Don’t worry. Cutting back star jasmines isn’t difficult and the plants recover quickly. You may want to start cutting back star jasmines on an annual basis to keep the plants within bounds.
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Jasmine is a gorgeous, fast-growing plant with sweet-smelling flowers that makes a wonderful addition to any garden. Whether you’re growing summer jasmine (Jasminum officinal), winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum), or star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides), we’re here to explain how to prune it—the process is the same though the timeline differs. From when to prune to which branches to remove, how to trim and train jasmine vines, and how to shape potted jasmine, we’ve got you covered in this gardening guide. Grab your shears and let’s get started!
Prune all types of jasmine after it flowers to ensure it blooms the next season.
Remove dead, damaged, or diseased sections completely and thin out crowded or crossed branches. Use pruning shears to snip the branches and vines off the plant.
Don’t be afraid to cut jasmine back to 1 foot (0.30 m) above ground-level if it’s out of control. It will grow back quickly!
Prune jasmine after it flowers.
a hard prune annually, in late summer or early autumn. Prune
(including star jasmine) in late spring, immediately after it has finished blooming.
Winter jasmine blooms from June to October in the Southern Hemisphere, and from March to April in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer jasmine blooms from April through June in the Northern Hemisphere, and from November through January in the Southern Hemisphere.
Flowers form on the previous year's growth. Pruning immediately after flowering gives that growth time to mature so your plant can flower fully the next season.
Clean your pruning shears before making cuts.
Do a hard pruning immediately after blooming.
(including star and Confederate jasmine) in the spring and trim
in the fall. As soon as your jasmine has stopped blooming, cut away the flowering shoots and ⅓ of the new growth to help control the size of your plant.
in the pot to help support the vines if you want your jasmine to grow vertically. You can also let the vines hang over the edge of the pot.
Indoor jasmine may bloom year-round but requires a rest period during the fall.
Keep the non-flowering plant in a dark area, don’t fertilize it, and limit watering for 4 to 5 weeks.
Set supports about 2 inches (5.1 cm) away from the wall.
If you want your jasmine to grow freely up a wall or fence, put your supports far enough out that the vines can twine around the supports and grow loosely.
Generally, keep the lowest wire or wooden batten of your support structure at least 12 inches (30 cm) above soil level. This will help prevent excessive dampness and rot, and make it easier for you to prune the lower parts of the vines.
Jasmine plants are typically started in pots, then transferred to the garden once they've started growing vines. Set bamboo canes directly in the pots, and twine the young vines around these canes.
Vines should start to appear within 4 weeks. Allow the plant to grow until its roots fill the starter or seedling pot, then move outside in early spring. Leave the vines trained around the bamboo canes when you move your jasmine outdoors.
Use the canes to angle the vines up the support.
Jul 5, 2023 · In this in-depth pruning guide, we will discuss why pruning is necessary, when and how to prune star jasmine, and some tips to ensure you do it correctly. Why Prune Star Jasmine? Pruning is essential for the overall health and appearance of star jasmine plants.
May 28, 2023 · Trim lightly or prune hard in very early spring, or you can wait until after flowering to cut back the plants. After cutting back, give them a long, deep drink and feed with compost or an all-purpose fertilizer for fragrant, showy vines!
Feb 11, 2024 · How to prune star jasmine – and keep this vigorous climber under control. Discover when and how to prune star jasmine by following our simple pruning guide
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Sep 15, 2024 · How do you prune a star jasmine plant? Pruning a star jasmine growing on the ground is easiest with a powered trimmer. Shear the entire plant to the height you prefer.
Star jasmine can be tip pruned and deadheaded in summer after it has finished flowering. Trim off the ends of the stems where the flowers have turned brown and started to fall off. Shape the plant before winter arrives and then leave it until summer before pruning again.
