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Carolina Jasmine
Pickup available at 1540 Gordon Road
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Gelsemium sempervirens
Prized for its spectacular display of fragrant, bright yellow flowers, this well-mannered vine climbs beautifully on a trellis, arbor or over fences and walls without smothering surrounding trees and shrubs. Allow to sprawl unsupported across slopes and banks as an informal, mounding ground cover. Evergreen to semi-evergreen.
USDA Zones: 7-9
Plant Specifications
Height
Fast growing vine; twining stems climb 20 ft. tall with support.
Spread
8-20 feet
Bloom Color
Yellow; Foliage- Green
Planting and Care Tips
Plant
Thrives in enriched, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Not fit for human or animal consumption.
Feed
Fertilize once in early spring as new growth begins, and again in mid to late summer if growth slows or leaves look pale. Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to support healthy foliage and flowering.
Water
Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system. Provide support such as trellis or arbor, or allow to ramble on the ground.
Prune
Prune annually to control size. Sap may irritate; protect skin when pruning.
Exposure
Full sun, Partial sun