Carolina Jasmine (3 Gallon)

Carolina Jasmine

(Gelsemium sempervirens) — 3 Gallon

Bring timeless Southern charm to your garden with the graceful beauty of Carolina Jasmine, one of the South’s most beloved flowering vines. Known for its cheerful golden blooms and sweet fragrance, this evergreen climber is often one of the first plants to announce the arrival of spring across Georgia gardens.

At Wrights Market, we love Carolina Jasmine for the way it effortlessly transforms fences, arbors, trellises, and garden walls into cascading curtains of sunshine-yellow blooms.

🌼 Plant Story & Meaning

Carolina Jasmine has long been a symbol of joy, renewal, and Southern hospitality. In fact, it is the state flower of South Carolina and has been cherished for generations throughout the Southeast.

Its bright yellow flowers often appear when winter is just beginning to fade, reminding us that new seasons and fresh beginnings are always on the way.

🌸 Bloom Season

• Late winter through early spring

• Covered in fragrant golden-yellow trumpet flowers

• Evergreen vine that stays lush and green year-round in the South

When mature, Carolina Jasmine can climb 10–20 feet, creating a romantic cottage garden feel when grown on structures or allowed to cascade naturally.

🌿 Plant Details

• Size: Climbing vine reaching 10–20 ft

• Container Size: 3 Gallon

• Light: Full sun to partial shade

• Water: Moderate, well-drained soil

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

• Zones: 7–10

• Evergreen: Yes in warm climates

🌱 Care Instructions

Carolina Jasmine is wonderfully low-maintenance once established.

Plant in well-draining soil and provide support like a trellis, arbor, fence, or mailbox post for it to climb. It tolerates both sun and partial shade and is very drought tolerant once rooted.

Prune lightly after blooming to maintain the desired shape.

🌿 Perfect Garden Companions

Carolina Jasmine pairs beautifully with other classic Southern landscape plants:

• Camellias

• Gardenias

• Azaleas

• Confederate Jasmine

• Hydrangeas

It’s especially lovely planted near entryways, porches, pergolas, and garden gates, where its fragrance can be enjoyed.

🌿 Wrights Market Garden Tip

Train Carolina Jasmine along a white picket fence, arbor, or mailbox post for a classic Southern cottage look. In early spring, when the golden blooms appear, it creates a breathtaking welcome for guests and neighbors alike.

🌿 Wrights Market Promise

Every plant we offer is carefully selected to thrive in our local Georgia climate. Whether you’re planting a garden, refreshing your landscape, or creating a beautiful outdoor space, we’re honored to help you grow something special

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