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Margarita Gelsemium close up of sunshine yellow blooms, Gelsemium sempervirens 'Margarita', Margarita Carolina Jessamine

Margarita Gelsemium blooming with yellow trumpet flowers, Gelsemium sempervirens 'Margarita', Margarita Carolina Jessamine

Margarita Gelsemium growing a golden yellow vine alongside home, Margarita Carolina Jessamine, Photo Courtesy of Northcreek Nursery

Margarita Gelsemium vining alongside fence, Gelsemium sempervirens 'Margarita', Margarita Carolina Jessamine, Photo Courtesy of Northcreek Nursery

Margarita Gelsemium close up of sunshine yellow blooms, Gelsemium sempervirens 'Margarita', Margarita Carolina Jessamine

Margarita Gelsemium blooming with yellow trumpet flowers, Gelsemium sempervirens 'Margarita', Margarita Carolina Jessamine

Margarita Gelsemium growing a golden yellow vine alongside home, Margarita Carolina Jessamine, Photo Courtesy of Northcreek Nursery

Margarita Gelsemium vining alongside fence, Gelsemium sempervirens 'Margarita', Margarita Carolina Jessamine, Photo Courtesy of Northcreek Nursery

Margarita Gelsemium close up of sunshine yellow blooms, Gelsemium sempervirens 'Margarita', Margarita Carolina Jessamine

Margarita Gelsemium blooming with yellow trumpet flowers, Gelsemium sempervirens 'Margarita', Margarita Carolina Jessamine

Margarita Gelsemium growing a golden yellow vine alongside home, Margarita Carolina Jessamine, Photo Courtesy of Northcreek Nursery

Margarita Gelsemium vining alongside fence, Gelsemium sempervirens 'Margarita', Margarita Carolina Jessamine, Photo Courtesy of Northcreek Nursery

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Margarita Gelsemium

Name: Margarita Gelsemium
Brand: High Country Gardens
SKU: HC017440
Price: 13.99 USD
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Gelsemium sempervirens Margarita

SKU: HC017440

$13.99

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Overview

‘Margarita’ Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens) will find its way into your heart with golden yellow, sweetly fragrant trumpet flowers that bloom from spring to early summer. Growing up to 12 feet, this tidy semi-evergreen vine is perfect near an entrance, or trailing along a fence or trellis where you and the hummingbirds can enjoy it. ‘Margarita’ is unique among Gelsemium as it is surprisingly cold hardy, allowing those in colder zones to experience its lovely flowers.

key features

Botanical Name

Gelsemium sempervirens Margarita

Advantages

Native, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Easy To Grow

Growing Zones

Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Light Requirements

Full Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade

Soil Moisture

Waterwise, Average

Water Tolerance

Low-Water

Mature Height

96-144" (8-12' tall)

Mature Spread

12-60" (1-5' wide)

Bloom Time

Late spring to early summer

SKU

HC017440

Description

‘Margarita’ Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens) showers the spring garden with fragrant clear yellow trumpet flowers. Growing to 12' long, this vine will flower from spring to summer with pollinator-friendly, deer resistant color. Plant it in a full sun to light shade location in compost-enriched soil where it can be given medium moisture (it will tolerate short dry spells). Located near a patio or entry it will add a light fragrance along with its colorful blooms. Try one near a green shrub where it will weave its way through the branches turning a simple shrub into a colorful addition to the garden. Fences, walls, and containers are also nice locations for ‘Margarita.’ 8-12' tall x 1-5' wide.

Planting Care

Growing Shrubs and Small Trees:
The shrubs and trees we sell are 1-2 year-old seedlings. These young plants appreciate some extra attention during their first 3 years in your landscape.

Preferred growing conditions:

Check each species soil preferences before planting. Some do well in clay while others do not.
Mulch with common mulching materials. As they get larger (2 ft. or more in height), thicken the mulch layer to a depth of 2-3 inches.
Even xeric (waterwise) species will establish better and grow more quickly when given regular irrigation during the first 3 years in the garden. As they begin to reach maturity, watering frequency can be reduced to a good deep soaking every 10 to 14 days during the heat of summer.
Plant in full sun or part sun depending on plant preference.
Dig a wide but shallow hole and enrich the soil with ample amounts of compost and Yum Yum. This will help them to grow and mature more quickly.

Special comments:

Most native shrubs and trees are highly recommended for providing wildlife habitat (nesting spots, fruit or seeds for songbirds and mammals, nectar for pollinators).
They are excellent for use to grow as natural (un-sheared!) hedges along fences, property lines and driveways. They live for many years once established.

Garden Care:

Fertilize in the fall with Yum Yum Mix and good quality compost. This is most important during the first 3 years in the landscape. Established plants don't need to be fertilized (unless growth is stunted by extremely poor soils).
Where browsing animals (rabbits, deer and others) are a problem, it is advisable to protect young plants with a wire cage. These can be removed after 3-4 years in the ground.
Mulching is essential to maintain the soil moisture these woody plants need to establish their deep growing roots. Be sure and replenish the mulch in fall and summer to keep it sufficiently deep.

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