How to Grow Confederate Jasmine Vine

Confederate jasmine (Trachelospermun jasminoides) is a vigorous, evergreen vine native to China. It is hardy growing throughout U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 8 through 10. The vine has glossy-green foliage and grows up to 40 feet in height. Late spring throughout summer, clusters of fragrant, white, pinwheel-like flowers bloom. Plants work well used as ground covers, grown on fences, arbors or walls, as well as planted inside containers or hanging baskets. Even novice gardeners should encounter few problems growing this problem-free vine.

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Clear an area in the garden free of weeds or grasses by raking or pulling them out by hand. Select an area in full sun to partial shade that has well-draining soil. Plants produce the most blossoms when situated in sunny locations.

Amend the planting site with 25 lbs. of compost or manure, working it into the soil to a depth of approximately 8 inches.

Dig a hole as deep as the confederate jasmine's root ball and twice as wide. Remove the jasmine from its container and inspect the roots for wrapping. Gently pull them apart by hand so they spread easily throughout the new planting site.

Place the root ball in the hole and backfill with soil. Firm the soil around the plant's base by patting it down by hand.

Insert a trellis into the ground approximately 1 foot behind the confederate jasmine, if growing it as a vine and not a ground cover. Push it into the ground deep enough so it is stable and does not fall over.

Water the confederate jasmine after planting, saturating the roots. Plants are relatively drought-tolerant once established but perform better with regular water applications.

Prune freely to control the jasmine's size and shape. Regular pruning produces thicker plants that are not so leggy in their growth.

Fill a container approximately one to two times larger than the confederate jasmine's root ball one-third full of a well-draining potting mix. Use a container that has drainage holes in the bottom so it does not hold water.

Remove the jasmine from its container. Gently pull the roots apart if they are wrapping. Place it into the container's center and backfill with soil. Press the soil down around the plant to firm it up.

Water the container after planting, letting the water run from the bottom and saturating the roots. Feel the soil. If the top 2 inches feel dry, water the jasmine. Confederate jasmine has average water needs, and soil used inside containers dries out quicker than ground soil.

Situate the container in an area that receives full to partial sun throughout the day.

Prune only to control the size and shape of the vine. Bring containers indoors if freezes or frosts threaten your area.

Confederate jasmine produces a milky, sticky sap, which can stain clothes.

Plants are relatively pest and disease free.