Can I Replant My Outdoor Jasmine Plant During the Summer?

Select A New Location

• Because of its sweet fragrance, ideal locations for jasmine include a walkway leading to your front door or gazebo. Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to the jasmine plant, so choose a location where you can sit and enjoy nature. The location should be in full sun with some afternoon shade. Regular garden soil is fine as long as it is fertile and well-drained.

Remove the Jasmine

• Water the jasmine plant thoroughly in its current location a couple of days before removing it. Prune any dead and damaged branches, and tie together to prevent injury during the removal and replanting process. With a shovel, dig a trench around the plant 12 to 18 inches deep to ensure you are removing the entire root system. Lift the root ball carefully out of the ground with the shovel, and wrap damp burlap around it. Carry it by the root ball or drag on an old sheet to its new location. Ask for help if the jasmine plant is too heavy for you to transport.

Replant the Jasmine

• Dig a hole in the new area three times the size of the root ball. Water the hole, and let it drain completely. Place the root ball in the hole as deep as it was in the first location. Backfill the hole with soil, covering the entire root ball, tamping lightly to alleviate air pockets. Water thoroughly until water puddles on top. If you are replanting more than one, space the next one 8 feet away to allow for growth.

Care of The Jasmine

• Caring and monitoring the replanted jasmine plant is crucial for its continued healthy growth. Water the jasmine plant every 10 to 14 days deeply, when the ground is dry or during dry spells. Apply a 4-inch layer of mulch such as wood chips to keep the ground moist and ward off weeds. Fertilize with a flowering shrub fertilizer. Sprinkle the recommended amount around the plant, starting a few inches out from the trunk. Water deeply. Do not apply after August so that the jasmine plant can prepare to go dormant for the winter.