{"product_id":"gelsemium-margarita","title":"Gelsemium 'Margarita'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGelsemium s. 'Margarita'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cold hardy selection of Carolina Jessamine prized for its profuse fragrant golden yellow trumpet shaped flowers that bloom heavily in spring and intermittently through summer. This evergreen vine boasts glossy deep green foliage and twining stems that are ideal for arbors, fences, and trellises. Its vigorous growth habit and ability to tolerate light shade make it a versatile choice for temperate gardens where winter hardy vines are limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 - 20 ft x 3 - 6 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring with sporadic rebloom in summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained, moderately fertile soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; occasional deep watering in dry periods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally resistant due to toxic alkaloids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Margarita' is a cultivated variety derived from the native Gelsemium sempervirens, which is indigenous to the southeastern United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts early season pollinators such as bumblebees and carpenter bees seeking tubular blossoms in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports nectar feeding for swallowtails and other large spring butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense evergreen foliage offers cover and nesting support for small birds like wrens and chickadees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 4 - 6 ft apart at base of support structure for optimal coverage and airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest used on arbors, pergolas, and fences or allowed to sprawl along slopes for erosion control with seasonal color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrachelospermum jasminoides (Star Jasmine)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Shares evergreen foliage and fragrant blooms while blooming at slightly different times to extend scent interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Native honeysuckle vine with coral red blooms that draw hummingbirds alongside the yellow Gelsemium flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassiflora incarnata (Maypop)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds exotic blooms and supports pollinators while offering layered growth in mixed vine compositions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRosa 'Iceberg' (Climbing Rose)\u003c\/strong\u003e - White repeat blooming roses add elegance and complement the yellow tones of 'Margarita'.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClematis 'Jackmanii'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Deep purple flowers provide a rich color contrast and intertwine well with Gelsemium without competition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":44998440714401,"sku":"GELSEMIUM S. MARGARITA - HARDY JASMINE VINE","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/files\/Gelsemium_Margarita.png?v=1754409295","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/gelsemium-margarita","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}