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Beginner
skill rating |
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2.5m
max. spread |
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6m
max. height |
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5-10 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Gelsemium sempervirens
Other names: Yellow jessamine, Carolina jasmine, Jessamine, Evening trumpetflower, Woodbine
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Genus: Gelsemium
Species: G. sempervirens - G. sempervirens is an evergreen, twining vine with narrow stems and lusterous, dark green leaves. It has yellow trumpet flowers in summer, which are born in clusters.
Gelsemium sempervirens is: Evergreen
Flower: Yellow in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Fragrance: Flowers have honey fragrance.
Habit: Branching, Climbing
Toxicity: All parts of the plant usually contain toxic alkaloids. Eating one flowercan be lethal to children.
The plant can also cause skin allergies in some people.
Gelsemium sempervirens (Carolina jasmine) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 2.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Coastal, Low Maintenance, Roof terrace
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Prefers a sheltered spot.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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