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Evening Trumpetflower (Gelsemium sempervirens)

Gelsemium sempervirens, commonly known as Evening Trumpetflower, is a vigorous evergreen vine with fragrant, bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers blooming in late winter and early spring.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly when topsoil is dry.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with balanced fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

At least 6 hours of direct sun for best bloom.

Water

Water regularly when topsoil is dry.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Ideal range 15-24°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with balanced fertilizer.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Hanging

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

3-6 m

Spread

1.5-3 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Evergreen

Flower Size

2.5-4 cm

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Synonyms
Bignonia sempervirens L.
Gelsemium lucidum Poir.
Gelsemium nitidum Michx.
Jeffersonia sempervirens (L.) Brickell
Lisianthius sempervirens Mill. ex Steud.
Lisianthius volubilis Salisb.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderGentianales
  • familyGelsemiaceae
  • genusGelsemium
  • speciesGelsemium sempervirens
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 5/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 5/5

Edible

No

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