Hydrangeas are one of the most popular shrubs in Polish gardens. We love them for their decorative flowers, but at the same time we hate them for their capricious naturebecause it sometimes happens that despite the effort put into caring for this species, they do not want to bloom, freeze and react badly to changing conditions.
If you don’t feel up to growing them, consider planting another shrub. To the best jasmine is one of them, which delights with its appearance and smell, but does not require such care.
Jasmine is a plant that comes from southeastern Europe and the Caucasus region. So it is resistant, and this is just one of its many advantages. During the flowering period (May to July), it attracts attention with its delicate, snow-white flowers gathered in small clusters.. They smell sweet and very pleasant.
The appearance of a jasmine tree makes this plant ideal for a hedge, although it can also be used as a solitaire. It is quite a large shrub, growing up to 2-3 meters high, with a dense habit and interesting, green, ovoid leaves, which turn slightly yellow and pale in autumn.
The best time for planting jasmine is in early spring – in March (or early April).), after the frosts have subsided. It is worth choosing a suitable place for it in the garden now.
Jasmine is an easy shrub to grow, but you need to remember a few details to ensure it grows healthily. It feels best in a sunny or slightly semi-shaded position, in fertile soil with moderate humidity.
The jasmine plant is not afraid of short-term frosts or periods of drought. After planting, however, it is worth watering the jasmine plant abundantly and mulching the soilto retain moisture. An important care procedure is pruning the bush after flowering, because old, weakened shoots can weaken the plant and its flowering.
Jasmine plant is not the only alternative to hydrangea that is worth paying attention to. You can also plant other shrubs. A good choice will be a meadowsweet, which also blooms for a long time and is easy to grow, an intensely scented lilac or a shrub. with colorful, bell-shaped flowers.
Frost-resistant witch hazel also works great. Another interesting option is Indian lagerstremia, but in this case it is worth considering or in the warmest, sheltered place of the garden.
