An extra-hardy selection of an almost legendary plant, this Star Jasmine not only offers heaven-scented blooms in late spring and early summer, but also regales you with bronzy-red leaves in winter! Easy to grow and very rewarding, it is a must-have around windows, up trellises and arbors, and along railings where its evergreen foliage and sweet-scented blooms can be appreciated to their fullest!Very lush in growth habit but easy to prune back to desired size, this vine can reach 3 to 4 feet wide and about 30 feet tall if you let it. The foliage is thick and beautiful, offering a nice cover-up to unsightly chain-link fences, stumps, and other eyesores every garden is plagued by.
But the best part is the fragrance. This plant is incredibly strongly scented, with that irresistible jasmine aroma of spicy sweetness. The scent actually grows more intense at night, so this vine is an excellent choice for patios and conversation nooks in the garden, as well as around windows and near pathways. The white blossoms twinkle in the moonlight, standing out like floating stars!
And when fall turns to winter, Madison rewards you with another fine show -- its glossy, deep green leaves turn bronzy-red and stay that way all winter. A nice contrast to the grays and deep browns elsewhere in the garden, it offers an entire season of color when you need it most!
Discovered in Madison, Georgia, this Star (or Confederate) Jasmine is a rare find, and one you should make room for in the garden. It's available by mail only from us here at Wayside, and we think you'll love it for many years to come!
Madison is easy to grow, but best in partial to full shade in moist, well-drained soil. Prune it annually to keep it within bounds and looking its best. Hardy zones 7-10; an excellent greenhouse subject further north.
