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evening trumpet flower

Also known as: Carolina jasmine; Carolina yellow jasmine; false jasmine; yellow jessamine

An evergreen perennial to 4m, with slender twining stems bearing glossy ovate leaves and small clusters of funnel-shaped, fragrant, pale or deep yellow flowers 3cm in length, marked with orange in throat

Scientific classification

Species: evening trumpet flower (Gelsemium sempervirens)
Genus: Gelsemium
Family: Gelsemiaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of evening trumpet flower

Distribution map

Central Americas

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of evening trumpet flower

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evening trumpet flower care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing slight drying between waterings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing slight drying between waterings

Fertilizing

Balanced feed monthly during active growth season

Pruning

On established plants, shorten sideshoots to three or four buds from the permanent framework; remove crowded or damaged shoots. Prune after flowering has finished.

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 13 to 18°C in spring or take semi-hardwood cuttings with bottom heat in summer

Growing

Grow under glass in a loam based potting compost in full or bright filtered light with shade from hot sun. Water freely when in growth applying a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter. Can be grown outdoors in milder areas in most moderately fertile soils but will require protection from cold drying winds

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