How Do You Grow A Jasmine Shrub?
Jasmine, a fragrant flowering shrub found in warm and tropical climates, is known the world over for its aromatherapy, medicinal and culinary qualities. Its sweet, floral scent, strongest in the evening hours when flowers release their essential oils perfume the air around it, is a must-have addition in every garden and greenhouse.Jasmine flowers can be made into fragrant garlands and wreaths. Jasmine is also used to scent and flavor tea leaves and to treat headaches and insomnia. Grow jasmine indoors and benefit from its fragrance year round. Select and purchase a healthy, full leaved jasmine shrub from a reputable nursery. Re-pot your jasmine each spring. Use a soil-less potting mix composed largely of peat moss and organic matter. Add perlite to the soil medium to help promote drainage. Jasmine requires good drainage to prevent root rot. Hold the fertilizer. Jasmine does not need a lot of fertilizer. Use a slow release fertilizer with a low concentration. During the cold months, cea
