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Is Now a Good Time to Plant?

Yes! Fall is one of the best times to plant!

Landscaping experts often recommend planting in fall instead of waiting until spring. Here’s why:

  • Cooler weather puts less stress on newly planted trees and shrubs.
  • Fall soil is still warm, which helps roots grow and get established.
  • Cooler temperatures mean less water is lost through the leaves, making it easier for plants to stay hydrated.
  • Even after top growth slows for winter, roots continue developing below ground.
  • Fall weather often brings more rain and less heat, making new plants easier to care for.
  • By spring, your plants already have a head start. Their established roots can support strong new leaves, branches, and flowers.
  • Trees planted in spring must establish their roots while also dealing with rising temperatures and summer heat.

Plant this fall, and your trees can spend the cooler months getting settled instead of waiting until spring to get started!

Planting your Carolina Jasmine Vine

Planting Instructions for Carolina Jasmine (Gelsemium sempervirens)

  1. Site Selection and Soil Preparation:
    Carolina Jasmine, also known as Carolina Jessamine, thrives in full sun to partial shade, with at least 4–6 hours of sunlight daily. It prefers well-draining soil that is slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0–7.0). This plant can tolerate various soil types, but for the best growth, improve poor or compacted soils by mixing in compost or organic matter.
  2. Planting:
  • Digging the Hole: Dig a hole twice as wide and just as deep as the root ball. Carolina Jasmine vines benefit from wide holes to allow roots to spread.
  • Mound Technique: Create a slight mound in the center of the hole, positioning the top of the root ball slightly above the surrounding soil level. This helps prevent the roots from sitting in water, which could lead to rot.
  • Backfilling: After placing the vine, fill the hole with soil, pressing gently around the roots to remove air pockets. Water thoroughly to help settle the soil.
  • Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the base, keeping it a few inches away from the vine’s stem. This will help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.

Care Instructions

  1. Watering:
    Water Carolina Jasmine deeply once a week during the first growing season. Once established, it is drought-tolerant but will benefit from regular watering during hot or dry periods. Avoid overwatering, as the plant prefers slightly dry soil between waterings.
  2. Fertilization:
    Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (such as 10-10-10) to encourage healthy growth. You can apply a second light feeding in mid-summer if necessary. Avoid over-fertilizing, as it can result in too much foliage growth and fewer blooms.
  3. Monitoring for Issues:
    Carolina Jasmine is generally pest and disease resistant. However, monitor the plant for common issues like aphids or spider mites. If you see pests, use insecticidal soap or neem oil to treat the plant. Also, watch for signs of root rot if the soil stays too wet.

Maintenance and Long-Term Care

  1. Pruning:
    Carolina Jasmine benefits from light pruning after it finishes flowering in the spring. This encourages new growth and helps maintain its shape. Cut back dead or damaged vines and remove any overly long or straggly stems. You can prune it to control its size or encourage bushier growth. Carolina Jasmine is a fast grower and can be trained to climb trellises, fences, or walls.
  2. Pest and Disease Control:
    This vine is typically disease-resistant, but be cautious of overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Keep an eye out for aphids or caterpillars in the growing season, and treat infestations with neem oil or insecticidal soap if needed.
  3. Winter Care:
    Carolina Jasmine is hardy in USDA zones 7–9. In colder regions, it can suffer from frost damage, but it will generally recover in the spring. To protect it in colder zones, apply a thick layer of mulch around the roots to insulate them. If severe cold snaps are expected, consider covering the plant with burlap for added protection.

Additional Tips and Uses for Carolina Jasmine

  1. Attractive Ground Cover or Climbing Vine:
    Carolina Jasmine is versatile and can be used in different ways in the garden. While it is most commonly trained to climb trellises, arbors, or fences, it can also be used as a ground cover on slopes or embankments. Its fast-growing nature and ability to spread make it ideal for covering unsightly areas or providing erosion control on banks.
  2. Scent and Wildlife Attraction:
    The fragrant yellow blooms of Carolina Jasmine are a major attraction. The sweet-smelling flowers appear in late winter to early spring and can perfume the entire garden. The plant also attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, which can benefit the overall health of your garden.
  3. Deer Resistant:
    If you live in an area where deer are common, you’ll be pleased to know that Carolina Jasmine is considered deer-resistant. Its leaves and stems are not usually palatable to deer, so it can be a good choice for landscapes prone to deer browsing.
  4. Toxicity:
    While beautiful, Carolina Jasmine is toxic if ingested. All parts of the plant (leaves, stems, and flowers) are poisonous to humans and animals if eaten. If you have pets or small children, be cautious about where you plant it and consider alternatives if needed.
  5. Training and Shaping:
    Carolina Jasmine can be trained to climb walls, trellises, and fences. Regularly tying new growth to a support structure helps direct its growth and ensures an even, attractive spread. For a more manicured appearance, gently prune or trim new growth after the flowering period to shape the plant.
  6. Companion Planting:
    Consider planting Carolina Jasmine with other climbers or flowering shrubs that bloom later in the season. This will ensure year-round interest in your garden. Good companions include evergreen shrubs, roses, or other vines like clematis, which can extend the blooming season and create a beautiful layered effect.
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The Carolina Jasmine Vine thrives in Zones 7-10

Growing Zones for the Carolina Jasmine Vine

If you live in the green area above, we recommend the Carolina Jasmine Vine.

Your Growing Zone
Recommended Zones 7-10
Mature Height 15-20 ft.
Mature Width 6-8 ft.
Cannot Ship To AZ, OR
Sunlight Full to Partial Sun
Botanical Name Gelsemium sempervirens

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Carolina Jasmine vine growing along blue fence

Beware- not all Carolina Jasmine Vines are the same.

Be sure to get superior vines, grown by experts.

Better Roots Make Stronger Plants: Some nurseries send you "bare root" vines to save on shipping. Even worse, others have started digging them right out of the ground before shipping. This causes major transplant shock and long-term damage. We send you Carolina Jasmine Vines in soil-filled containers- ensuring a well-developed root system that will explode with growth and blooms!

Healthy Plants: We've seen other nurseries grow tall vines in tiny pots to save on shipping. This leads to a "root bound" plant, where the roots have outgrown their pot- they cannot absorb water and nutrients. They quickly dry out during shipment, leading to an unhealthy plant.

Large mass of Carolina jasmine in full bloom, covered with small yellow flowers and dense green foliage, set against a partially cloudy blue sky.

Carolina Jasmine is one of the first vines to bloom each year- a cascade of golden, fragrant trumpets in late winter.

  • Golden-yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers with a sweet fragrance in late winter to early spring
  • Evergreen, glossy leaves stay attractive year-round
  • Fast climber reaching 15-20 ft. on a fence or trellis, or use it to cover slopes
  • Drought tolerant once established, hardy in zones 7-10

Not all plants are created equal

The Difference Is in the Roots

Every plant we ship has grown in a nursery container with its roots protected, so it arrives healthy, established and ready to thrive in your yard.

A full, branched Nationwide Plants tree in a nursery pot next to a thin bare-root tree with exposed roots Ours: container grown Theirs: bare root
Nationwide Plants Other Nurseries
How it's grown Grown in a nursery container, roots protected the whole time Pulled or dug from the field, tearing fragile roots
How it arrives Arrives in its pot with soil intact Arrives bare root, exposed and drying out
Before shipping Growing naturally until it ships Held dormant in a cooler, then shocked by a hot shipping box
Root health Strong, well-developed roots with room to grow Crammed into a small pot until it's root bound
Height Measured from the top of the soil Often includes the pot and roots
After planting Settles in quickly with less transplant shock Arrives stressed and can take years to recover, if it does

The height you see is the height you plant.

We measure every plant from the top of the soil, not the bottom of the pot. Many nurseries include the pot and roots, so a "5–6 ft." tree from them might stand only 4 ft. tall once it's planted.

Comparisons reflect common practices across the online plant industry, not any single company.

Carolina Jasmine Vine

Honest Measurements: Some nurseries measure plants including the pot and roots, so the plant you receive is much smaller than you expected. We measure all of our plants from the soil line, so the height you see is what you can expect after planting.

From our nursery to your door

How We Ship Your Plants

Every order is hand-selected, watered and carefully packed so it arrives healthy and ready to plant. Here's what happens after you place your order.

  1. Hand-Picked for You

    Our team selects the best plant available for your order. For privacy trees, that's the tallest and fullest. For fruit trees, it's the best branched.

    Why it matters: Many online nurseries ship whatever is next in the row.

  2. A Deep Drink Before the Trip

    Every plant gets a thorough watering right before it's packed, so it starts the journey fully hydrated.

  3. Roots Sealed In

    We wrap the pot and roots in plastic to lock in moisture, so your plant has water to drink all the way to your door.

    Why it matters: Bare-root plants are often shipped with their roots exposed and drying out.

  4. Braced for the Ride

    Cardboard inserts are secured inside every box to hold your plant in place, so it won't slide, tip or get damaged in transit.

  5. Shipped Only by FedEx

    We ship your trees exclusively with FedEx. We've found they deliver the fastest and handle live plants the most gently.

And if anything goes wrong, every plant is backed by our 1 Year Warranty.

Healthy Roots Make a Huge Difference

  • Never buy bare-root plants. These trees are starved of nutrients, and have a low survival rate.
  • Beware of nurseries cut corners by growing in small pots. These "rootbound" plants are weak, struggle to absorb nutrients, and die quickly after planting.
  • Some nurseries try to sell oversized plants, but chop off vital roots so they can cram the rootball into a narrow box to save on shipping!
You Want Carolina Jasmine Vines Grown by Experts

You Want Carolina Jasmine Vines Grown by Experts

Some nurseries ship small, weak vines grown in tiny pots to save money. These "root bound" plants struggle after planting and take longer to climb and bloom well.

Nationwide Plants only sends you strong Carolina Jasmine Vines, selected and cared for by our plant experts, with healthy, developed root systems. That means it settles in quickly and starts covering your fence with golden blooms sooner.

Read more about the Carolina Jasmine Vine

Carolina Jasmine (Also known as Carolina Jessamine)


Fragrant, Golden Blooms on a Vigorous Climber – Perfect for Trellises, Fences, and Garden Arbors

The Carolina Jasmine (Gelsemium sempervirens), also known as Yellow Jessamine, is a fast-growing, evergreen vine that dazzles with fragrant, golden-yellow blooms in early spring. This sun-loving climber produces trumpet-shaped flowers that add a vibrant burst of color and a sweet fragrance to any garden. With its lush green foliage and vigorous growth, Carolina Jasmine is perfect for covering trellises, fences, arbors, or walls, creating a lush, colorful display in your landscape. Its cold-hardiness and low-maintenance nature make it an ideal choice for adding year-round beauty to gardens in USDA Zones 7-9.

Fragrant Golden Blooms for a Stunning Spring Display

The Carolina Jasmine blooms in late winter to early spring, producing a profusion of sunny, golden-yellow flowers that emit a sweet, jasmine-like fragrance. These trumpet-shaped blooms cover the vine, transforming your garden into a springtime paradise. The vine's evergreen foliage remains attractive year-round, with glossy, lance-shaped leaves that provide lush greenery even when the plant is not in bloom.

Why Choose the Carolina Jasmine?

  • Fragrant Golden Blooms: The bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers bring a pop of color and a delightful fragrance to your garden, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.
  • Vigorous Growth: This fast-growing vine can quickly cover fences, trellises, or arbors, adding lush greenery and vibrant color to vertical spaces.
  • Evergreen Foliage: Enjoy year-round beauty with the vine’s glossy, dark green leaves that stay vibrant even during winter months.
  • Low Maintenance: The Carolina Jasmine is easy to care for and thrives in a variety of soil types, requiring little maintenance once established.
  • Cold Hardy: Hardy in USDA Zones 7-9, this vine can tolerate cold winters and hot summers, making it a versatile addition to many landscapes.

Ideal Placement and Uses

  • Trellises & Fences: Use Carolina Jasmine to cover trellises, fences, or arbors, creating a stunning display of golden blooms and lush greenery.
  • Garden Walls & Pergolas: Let this vine cascade over garden walls or pergolas, transforming any vertical space with its fragrant flowers and evergreen foliage.
  • Entryways & Patios: Plant near entryways or patios to enjoy the sweet fragrance of its springtime blooms up close, adding a welcoming touch to your outdoor space.
  • Wildlife Gardens: Attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to your garden with the nectar-rich blooms of Carolina Jasmine.

Growing Tips

  • Light: The Carolina Jasmine thrives in full sun to partial shade. For the best flower production, plant it in a location that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.
  • Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, this vine is drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional watering during dry periods.
  • Soil: Plant in well-drained soil. While Carolina Jasmine adapts to various soil types, it prefers slightly acidic, fertile soil.
  • Fertilization: Feed with a balanced fertilizer in early spring to promote healthy growth and abundant blooms.
  • Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain the desired shape and size. Regular pruning encourages bushier growth and controls its vigorous spreading habit.

Why Buy from Nationwide Plants?

When you purchase a Carolina Jasmine from Nationwide Plants, you’re choosing a top-quality vine grown with expert care. We offer:

  • Healthy, well-established plants delivered directly to your door.
  • Fast, secure shipping to ensure your plant arrives in excellent condition.
  • Expert growing advice to help you care for and enjoy your jasmine vine for years to come.

The Carolina Jasmine is a stunning evergreen vine that brings year-round charm to any landscape. With its vibrant yellow blooms and sweet fragrance, it creates an inviting and picturesque addition to your garden. Perfect for adorning fences or trellises, this versatile plant is an ideal choice for enhancing outdoor spaces. Don’t wait—order your Carolina Jasmine today and enjoy its beauty and fragrance all year long!

Frequently Asked Questions about the Carolina Jasmine Vine

When does Carolina Jasmine bloom?

Carolina Jasmine blooms in late winter to early spring, covering the vine in clusters of bright golden-yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers with a sweet fragrance. It is one of the first vines to flower each year, and the blooms attract bees and butterflies.

How fast does Carolina Jasmine grow?

Carolina Jasmine is a fast-growing, vigorous vine that can climb 15 to 20 feet tall and spread 6 to 8 feet wide. It quickly covers trellises, fences, arbors, and walls, and it can also be used as a ground cover on slopes and banks.

Is Carolina Jasmine poisonous?

Yes, Carolina Jasmine is poisonous. All parts of Gelsemium sempervirens, including the flowers, leaves, and nectar, are highly toxic to people, dogs, cats, and livestock if eaten. Plant it away from areas where children or pets might chew on it, and wear gloves when pruning.

Is Carolina Jasmine evergreen?

Yes, Carolina Jasmine is an evergreen vine with glossy, lance-shaped leaves that stay attractive year-round in most of its range. In colder winters the foliage may take on a bronze tint or suffer some frost damage, but the vine generally recovers in spring.

What zones does Carolina Jasmine grow in?

Carolina Jasmine grows in USDA zones 7 through 10. In the colder end of that range it can suffer frost damage but usually recovers. Protect the roots with a thick layer of mulch, and cover the vine with burlap if a severe cold snap is expected.

How much sun does Carolina Jasmine need?

Carolina Jasmine grows in full sun to partial shade and needs at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight daily. More sun produces the heaviest flowering and densest growth, while vines in shadier spots tend to be more open with fewer blooms.

When should I prune Carolina Jasmine?

Prune Carolina Jasmine lightly right after it finishes flowering in spring. Remove dead or damaged vines and trim overly long, straggly stems to control size and encourage bushier growth. Pruning at this time avoids cutting off next year's flower buds.

How often should I water Carolina Jasmine?

Water Carolina Jasmine deeply once a week during its first growing season. Once established it is drought tolerant and prefers slightly dry soil between waterings, though it benefits from extra water during hot, dry periods. Avoid overwatering, which can cause root rot.

Does Carolina Jasmine need a trellis?

Carolina Jasmine climbs best with a trellis, fence, arbor, or other support for its twining stems to wrap around. Guide young stems onto the support after planting. Without a structure, it will sprawl and can be used as a ground cover for slopes and banks.

Can Carolina Jasmine ship to Arizona or Oregon?

No, Carolina Jasmine cannot be shipped to Arizona or Oregon due to state plant shipping restrictions. For other states it is available as a single 1 gallon plant, a 1 gallon 2-pack, or a single 3 gallon plant, ready to train on a sunny fence or trellis.
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