Madison Confederate Jasmine
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Madison'
Other Names: Star Jasmine
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 7a-10b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Vine
Height or Length at Maturity: 12'+
Width at Maturity: 2-4'
Spacing: 3-4' apart to cover fences
Growth Habit / Form: Climbing, Dense, Spreading/Trailing, Twining, Twisted Branching, Upright
Growth Rate: Fast to Very Fast
Flower Color: White
Flower Type: Single, cross-shaped
Flower Size: .5" in clusters
Flowering Period: Late Spring to Mid-Summer
Fragrant Flowers: Yes! Strong orange-blossom scent
Foliage Color: Deep Green
Fragrant Foliage: No
Sun Needs: Full to Mostly Sun, Part Shade
Water Needs: Average, low when established
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt
Soil Drainage: Well Drained
Soil pH: 6.0 - 7.5
Maintenance / Care: Low
Attracts: Visual Attention
Resistances: Deer - more info, Disease, Drought, Heat, Humidity, Insect
Special Attributes
In almost every category, 'Madison' is a much improved Confederate Jasmine. It produces more flowers with a sweeter orange-blossom aroma, has improved cold hardiness, an extended blooming period, slightly larger leaves, and has a more compact growth habit than other Trachelospermum varieties. Although both 'Madison' and the standard Confederate Jasmines both sport glossy evergreen foliage, Madison's leaves have a fuzzy underside as well. For those gardeners that live and garden in USDA Zone 7, you now can grow a fragrant Confederate Jasmine vine... just make sure that it's a Madison!
In USDA Zone 7 spring planting is advised to allow the plant to establish itself before winter. In USDA Zones 8 and further south the vine can be safely planted year round.
For our customers who live and garden north of USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a, where this Jasmine variety is not winter hardy, you'll be happy to know it can be grown in containers that can be brought indoors during winter and placed back outside when temperatures warm up in spring. That said, this vine grows quickly so you might have to cut it back some before bringing it indoors.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing quickly to 12 feet or more in height or length and 2 to 4 feet wide, the Madison Jasmine is ideal for use to climb along the top of fences, on a trellis, on a mailbox, or over an arbor or any other structure that might benefit from or support this magnificent fragrant vine. It can also be useful as a groundcover for slopes or embankments where it will sprawl and naturalize, or to climb into smaller trees where early flowering is especially noticeable. To better and more often enjoy the wonderful fragrance, make sure to plant this one near windows or outdoor living spaces. Needless to say, the fragrant flowers make this vine a must in sensory gardens!
Spacing Suggestions: 2 to 4 feet apart to cover fences
Cultural Preferences
Madison Confederate Jasmine tolerates a wide range of soils. It will tolerate somewhat damp soils but is also quite drought tolerant when established. It prefers growing in the sun but will tolerate some afternoon shade. In warmer climates, the vine would appreciate a little break from the hottest part of the afternoon sun. Avoid pruning prior to the flowering season or you will cut off the flower buds. Fertilize once a year with a well balanced slow release fertilizer.
Helpful Articles
Click on a link below to get helpful advice from our experts on how to plant, fertilize, prune and water a Confederate Jasmine vine.
How To Plant & Care Confederate Jasmine Vines
How To Train Vines To Grow On A Fence, Pole, Trellis Or Wall
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Arrived beautifully. Full and delicious smelling blooms.
Quality plant.------------------------------Thanks so much for the photo! Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! :) Beth Steele | WBG
Three gallon size had been carefully pruned and trained on bamboo stakes, which made it easy to transfer to a trellis. Immaculate quality, with strong root ball and vigorous new growth already showing flowers forming.------------------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! :) Beth Steele | WBG
Received very healthy plant. I divided it into 3 plants and planted. So far so good.-------------------------------------------------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! :) Beth Steele | WBG
I've gotten 2 separate orders of 3 gallon jasmine pots. Both orders have arrived in less than a week with the plants in great shape! Also, the plants were very healthy, and still blooming. They smelled divine. I am VERY pleased with the service.----------------------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and awesome review! :) Beth Steele | WBG
Wow, very impressed with the purchase!! Nice size plant with healthy canes. The plant was packaged really well.----------------------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! :) Beth Steele | WBG
I am very happy with my purchase. Well packed and much bigger than I expected.------------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! :) Beth Steele | WBG
I wanted to thank you for a very nice plant (Confederate Madison Jasmine) it appears by all respects to be very healthy and take your pick (pretty/beautiful) plant. Once again Thank You!------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! :) Beth Steele | WBG
These plant are gorgeous! You will be delighted with the size and strength of these Madison Confederate Jasmine plants. The plants arrived healthy and full. The vines are full of leaves and are really tall! They will become a fabulous espalier in no time! Abundance at its best.-------------------------We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! :) Beth Steele | WB
Love the plant we received. It is in great condition and arrived in a timely manner. Communication from Wilson Bro’s was helpful.----------------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG :)
Ordered two of the #3 pot. One was lush & gorgeous, the other spindly & spare. Upon planting, the spindly plant has outstripped the lush by a mile. Just goes to to show - never judge a book by it's cover. Both are doing well and I am VERY pleased with my plants. Thank you Wilson Bros!-------------------------------------You never know...Thanks so much for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG :)
Plants arrived very well packed for shipment and were in great condition. We’ve had them in the ground for a couple of weeks now and they are doing very well. Very satisfied!--------------------------------------------Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG
perfect packaging , tree arrived fresh and not damaged. Love it will buy again if need be.---------------------------------------Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG
The Jasmine arrived in great shape and they were larger than expected! I was so happy with them that I placed a second order with Wilson Bros Gardens for other plants; I was happy with that order too. I am thankful to have an excellent online option for my gardening needed during the pandemic.----------------------------------Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG :)
Strong & healthy plants, arrived promptly & well packed. Thriving!---------------------------------Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG
