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Help with Confederate Jasmine

Posted by chrisandjenny2003 9 (My Page) on
Sat, Mar 18, 06 at 17:02

I have a confederate jasmine on each side of my swing set aframe that is not growing well or blooming well. It is growing slow but is brambly and does not bloom much. It has been in the ground for over a year now. Any suggestions-fertilizer, etc?


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RE: Help with Confederate Jasmine

  • Posted by jimshy z7 Brooklyn, NY (My Page) on
    Mon, Mar 20, 06 at 13:27

What's the sun exposure? What's the soil? It could be a number of things: trachelospermum likes it hot and sunny (I saw huge vines in bloom all over Italy, most in very sunny locations, and it needs regular watering and light fertilizer when it's young to get it established, and to maximize blooming.

Also, its roots could be struggling with thick clay soil or poor drainage, depending on where it's planted.

The rule with vines is the first year they sleep, the second they creep, the third year they leap -- it could be they're just taking time to establish roots and adjust to their location, and they'll take off this summer or next.

Hope this helps!

Jim


 
 

 

 


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