How to Prepare Jasmine Plants for Cold Weather | Gardener's Path

12.06.2023 - 01:01 / gardenerspath.com / Kelly Spicer

The heady fragrance of jasmine is nearly unmistakable. In certain parts of the world, different varieties have been cultivated and used for making beauty products, tea, fragrances, and oil for centuries.

Even though most species of this semi-climbing perennial are best suited for tropical and subtropical climes, some, such as true jasmine (Jasminum officinale), can not only tolerate colder temperatures, but may in fact require one to two months of chilling to bloom, or for seeds to germinate.

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While some of the hardier species need that chill, that’s not to say that extreme cold or heavy snow can’t cause some damage. It can take a little more preparation and extra work to protect jasmine from harsher weather.

Perhaps the intoxicating scent is reason enough to make it worthwhile. So, how do you protect your jasmine from those harsh winter conditions?

Here’s everything we’ll cover up ahead:

In areas with lower seasonal temperatures, blooms can open from spring to late fall. Some varieties may even bloom in winter.

It’s in the regions where fall signals the dormancy of most plants and gives way to cold, dry air and frozen precipitation that jasmine may need protection, and in some cases, will need to be brought indoors entirely.

Most, but not all, varieties of jasmine are hardy to USDA Hardiness Zone 7.

Which varieties are hardiest and suitable for regions that experience seasonal frost, snow, or hard freezes? Let’s take a look.

J. officinale, also known as hardy or true jasmine, is one of the most popular deciduous