Echo® Jasmine Duet® Jessamine

Gelsemium rankinii & Gelsemium sempervirens

Pronunciation: jel-SE-mi-um RAN-kin-eye, jel-SEM-ee-um sem-per-VEY-renz
SKU #30919
7-9

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LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Fast growing vine; twining stems reach 10 to 15 ft. tall, 7 to 12 ft. wide.

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Description A combination of two well-mannered, moderate growing climbers prized for its spectacular display of fragrant, bright yellow flowers and an extended bloom period! Suitable for a trellis or arbor, fences and walls, or as a groundcover. Evergreen to semi-evergreen.
Bloom Time Spring, repeating in late summer to fall.
Deciduous/Evergreen Semi-Evergreen
Special Features Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Fast Growing
Problems/Solutions Erosion Control, Very Wet Areas
Growth Rate Fast
Flower Attributes Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Landscape Use Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen, Ground Cover
Flower Color Yellow
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Jatropha (Jatropha); Climbing Rose (Rosa); Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum)
Care Instructions Thrives in enriched, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system. Provide support such as trellis or arbor, or allow to ramble on the ground. Prune annually to control size. Sap may irritate; protect skin when pruning. Not fit for human or animal consumption.
History Both species of Gelsemium are native to the southeastern U.S., most notably the Carolinas. G. sempervirens bloom times range from late winter to early spring; G. rankinii blooms in spring and repeats in late summer to fall.
Details
DescriptionA combination of two well-mannered, moderate growing climbers prized for its spectacular display of fragrant, bright yellow flowers and an extended bloom period! Suitable for a trellis or arbor, fences and walls, or as a groundcover. Evergreen to semi-evergreen.
Bloom TimeSpring, repeating in late summer to fall.
Deciduous/EvergreenSemi-Evergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, North American Native Selection, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsErosion Control, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseContainer, Espalier, Privacy Screen, Ground Cover
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsBougainvillea (Bougainvillea); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Jatropha (Jatropha); Climbing Rose (Rosa); Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in enriched, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system. Provide support such as trellis or arbor, or allow to ramble on the ground. Prune annually to control size. Sap may irritate; protect skin when pruning. Not fit for human or animal consumption.
History
HistoryBoth species of Gelsemium are native to the southeastern U.S., most notably the Carolinas. G. sempervirens bloom times range from late winter to early spring; G. rankinii blooms in spring and repeats in late summer to fall.

Frequently asked questions

Does Echo® Jasmine Duet® Jessamine produce flowers?
Spring, repeating in late summer to fall.
Is Echo® Jasmine Duet® Jessamine evergreen or deciduous?
Echo® Jasmine Duet® Jessamine is Semi-Evergreen.
What are the special features of Echo® Jasmine Duet® Jessamine?
Echo® Jasmine Duet® Jessamine is Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Fast Growing.
Is Echo® Jasmine Duet® Jessamine resistant to pests or animals?
Erosion Control, Very Wet Areas
How fast does Echo® Jasmine Duet® Jessamine grow?
Echo® Jasmine Duet® Jessamine has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use Echo® Jasmine Duet® Jessamine in my landscape?
Echo® Jasmine Duet® Jessamine is suitable for: Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen, Ground Cover.
What color are Echo® Jasmine Duet® Jessamine flowers?
Echo® Jasmine Duet® Jessamine produces Yellow flowers.
What color is the foliage of Echo® Jasmine Duet® Jessamine?
Echo® Jasmine Duet® Jessamine has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Echo® Jasmine Duet® Jessamine?
Good companion plants for Echo® Jasmine Duet® Jessamine include: Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Jatropha (Jatropha); Climbing Rose (Rosa); Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum).
How do I care for Echo® Jasmine Duet® Jessamine?
Thrives in enriched, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system. Provide support such as trellis or arbor, or allow to ramble on the ground. Prune annually to control size. Sap may irritate; protect skin when pruning. Not fit for human or animal consumption.
What is the history of Echo® Jasmine Duet® Jessamine?
Both species of Gelsemium are native to the southeastern U.S., most notably the Carolinas. G. sempervirens bloom times range from late winter to early spring; G. rankinii blooms in spring and repeats in late summer to fall.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.