For twining and climbing fragrance, this is the one. A slightly more cold hardy form of this popular evergreen vining or spreading vine whose lustrous leaves are highlighted by spectacular clusters of incredibly fragrant white flowers.
Firescaping/Fire Wise, Seacoast Exposure. Madison needs support to climb on fences or walls. This spreading vine performs well also in mixed borders and as a formal or informal groundcover. Evergreen. Full sun to full shade. Rapid growth to 1 foot tall and spreading widely, or to 10 to 12 ft. high when trained on a trellis.
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. As a groundcover, space plants 2 ft. to 3 ft. apart, (closer for faster coverage). Control weeds with mulch until the plants cover the area.
Plant Attributes: |
Genus: |
Trachelospermum |
Foliage: |
Evergreen |
Bloom Time: |
Late Spring |
Bloom Color: |
White |
Growth Habit/Shape: |
Climbing |
Growth Rate: |
Fast |
Hardiness: |
7 |