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GELSEMIUM sempervirens
Commonly known as False yellow jasmine
Hardy only in the milder locations on a sunny wall this attractive climber has fragrant long yellow funnel-shaped flowers
£18.50 each
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Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, whiteflies under glass -
Place of origin
Southeastern USA, Mexico, Guatemala -
EvergreenOblong to narrowly ovate leaves to 5cm (2in) long
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Yellow
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
3-6m (10-20ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingTwining perennial with stems that spiral anti-clockwise. Produces clusters 5-8cm (2-3in) across of flowers 3cm (1¼in) long
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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Against a wallShelter from cold, drying winds
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds -
Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. poultry -
Mature Size3-6m (10-20ft)
2m (6½ft)
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