See how it grows... by marlboromaam

See how it grows...

Carolina wild jasmine - my favorite scent because it is a light sweet scent. Unlike the wild wisteria which is overpowering like a cheap cologne. Came across this article yesterday and I'll quote... "Carolina jasmine is the ideal Florida snowbird vine for its winter and spring color and well-behaved growth habit.

A unique sweet-scented climber with manners, this jasmine provides that highly desired cool-weather color but without the crazed growth of a vine like bougainvillea.

Butter-yellow blossoms with a light fragrance begin to appear in January (in Florida) and last through spring. This is one vine that, though it's a fast grower, will not run rampant. In fact, it's so easygoing you can even grow it in a container as long as you provide support with a trellis or lattice on a wall behind it. The new growth will twine around a trellis or fence but it's surprisingly tame and easily controlled.

Foliage is made up of narrow green leaves that stay fairly full and bushy - especially in a sunny spot - though not around the base of the vine (common with many vines). To fill in the blanks you can actually plant groundcovers or low-growing perennials fairly close.

Carolina jasmine contains toxins and the sap can cause skin irritations in some people. Wear gloves when pruning if you have sensitive skin.

Native to Florida - and other states - it's the State Flower of South Carolina, hence the common name.

This plant is said to be deer-resistant, though we make no guarantees.

This vine is a fast grower that prefers full to part sun but will also grow in partial shade (though it won't flower as much). A cold hardy plant, Carolina jasmine does fine anywhere in Florida and throughout the South. To grow several along a fence, place them 3 feet apart. Plant 3 feet from nearest shrub.

If you grow a low growing plant or groundcover beneath the vine, come out at least 2 feet for planting. Add top soil or organic peat moss mixed with composted cow manure to the hole when you plant. Trim anytime for shaping.

This vine doesn't generally need a hard pruning for size, but if you want to do one, cut it back hard in late spring after the flowering season is over. Water on a regular basis.

Fertilize once or twice a year - in late spring or early summer and in fall - with a top quality granular fertilizer. Don't overdo the fertilizing with this plant or you'll get lots of leaves and no flowers."

https://www.south-florida-plant-guide.com/carolina-jasmine.html
So beautiful how the vine is climbing thought the wooden fence. Great composed shot.
March 29th, 2022  
A great composition, I like how the yellow flowers pop
March 29th, 2022  
Beautiful. I wonder if it's what I call winter jasmine. It looks the same
March 29th, 2022  
@dutchothotmailcom Thank you very much, Esther!

@corinnec Thank you so much, Corinne!

@365jgh Thank you, Judy! I don't know. This is gelsemium sempervirens, and there are so many different varieties.
March 29th, 2022  
Beautiful capture and great narrative.
March 29th, 2022  
@linnypinny Thank you, Lin!
March 30th, 2022  
Nice capture.
March 30th, 2022  
@larrysphotos Thanks, Larry!
March 30th, 2022  
I love the yellow flower of this climber. interesting reading.
March 30th, 2022  
It is just the prettiest. Thanks for the info!
March 30th, 2022  
Lovely yellow climber.
March 30th, 2022  
I love this, it looks fabulous! That a very long but interesting narrative ;-)
March 30th, 2022  
Lovely comp and capture
March 30th, 2022  
Lovely view.
March 30th, 2022  
@bruni Thank you, Bruni!

@ljmanning Thank you, Laura!

@kipper1951 Thanks, Chris!

@ludwigsdiana Thank you, Diana! Sorry about the long narrative. I had to since I've had a few negative comments. Not all jasmine is the same, especially when there are so many varieties all over the world.

@ziggy77 Thanks, Jo!

@haskar Thanks, Haskar!
March 30th, 2022  
Very pretty shot and I like your composition.
March 30th, 2022  
Very nice
March 30th, 2022  
So pretty and handy info!
March 30th, 2022  
nice
March 30th, 2022  
Love the butter yellow, it’s really popping now
March 30th, 2022  
@mittens Thank you, Marilyn!

@bkbinthecity Thanks, BKB!

@craftymeg Thank you, Margaret!

@pdulis Thanks, Peter!

@rensala Thank you, Renee!
March 30th, 2022  
This composition is splendid. I love love love how the vines entangle on the wooden rails. And the colours are so soft and warm and beautiful
March 31st, 2022  
@monikozi Thank you, Monica!
March 31st, 2022  
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