If you’re growing your jasmine in a pot or container, you’re in luck! It makes moving them indoors for the winter a total breeze. Here’s the lowdown on how to keep your potted jasmine happy and healthy until spring.
Overwintering True Jasmine in Pots
First things first: True Jasmine isn’t naturally hardy when it comes to freezing temperatures. This means you’ve got to move it to a cozy spot once the cold hits. Since your plant is already in a container, you can just pick up the whole pot and move it to a suitable winter home.
Finding the Perfect Winter Spot
The most important rule? Keep it frost-free! You want to make sure your jasmine never sees a temperature below freezing. Ideally, you’re looking for a spot that stays around 50°F (10°C). It should also be bright and relatively dry. Unheated hallways or stairwells are usually perfect. On the flip side, avoid warm living rooms or sunny windowsills near a heater—they’re actually a bit too toasty for a resting jasmine.
Even Houseplants Need a Winter Break
If you keep your jasmine as an indoor plant year-round, don’t assume it can just stay on the coffee table all winter. Most of our living spaces are way too warm for the plant’s dormant phase. If jasmine doesn’t get a “winter rest” in a cool spot (around 50°F), it probably won’t reward you with those gorgeous blooms in the spring.
Potted Plants on Balconies and Patios
Be extra careful with jasmine in outdoor containers. If you’re growing True Jasmine, those pots need to come inside before the first frost. A bright garage, a sunroom, or a cool spot in the house will do the trick.
Can You Overwinter Potted Jasmine Outdoors?
If you’re tight on space inside, you *can* try overwintering your jasmine pot outdoors, but you’ll need to bundle it up! Place the pot in a spot protected from the wind and cold—right against the house wall is usually best. Elevate the pot on a wooden plank or a piece of Styrofoam to keep the frost from seeping up, then wrap the entire container in bubble wrap. For the plant itself, use a special winter fleece or garden wrap. To give the roots some extra love, add a thick layer of:
- Dried leaves,
- Straw,
- Bark mulch,
- or something similar.
