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Posted: Oct/17/2008 7:06 PM PST
We have a Confederate Jasmine that has taken over the fence, the neighbor's fence, etc. We live in S. Ga. It's still in the 70s during the day and getting down to 50s at night. How much can we cut this jasmine back without killing it? Thanks, Kathy H. Lee |
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Posted: Oct/18/2008 3:27 AM PST
I would say about one third. I had one at the beach that I could whack back pretty far and it would just come back stronger. |
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Posted: Oct/20/2008 5:52 PM PST
Thanks. We'll cut it back in a couple of weeks. Got plans for this weekend that include laying new flooring, not jasmine cutters!! Kathy |
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Posted: Oct/21/2008 6:27 AM PST
I'm a little confused about jasmine. Which one makes the yellow flowers? My neighbor has it on our adjoining fence, and it blooms in January. Is that confederate? Or Carolina? Remember, I'm in zone 9, so bloom times may be different. Hers is never pruned, but it sure needs it! |
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Posted: Oct/22/2008 8:09 AM PST
I have a star jasmine, I live in Texas. I have the plant outside on the patio. What I want to know is, should I bring it the house when it gets cooler out at night? My daughter bought it for me when she was here from Mich., so I don't want to kill it!!! |
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Posted: Oct/30/2008 5:14 PM PST
I think the carolina jasmine has the yellow flowers. Anyway, you can cut confederate jasmine back quite a bit without any damage. I cut mine back by about two thirds at one time with no ill effects. |
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Posted: Oct/31/2008 5:06 AM PST
I have the Carolina jasmine and it blooms yellow in early March. However, it is trying very hard to bloom again right NOW. Probably trying to squeeze the last few drops out of summer. I have cut this plant all the way back to the ground and moved it several times. Now it is all over the place again and I will probably trim it after the weather cools off for good. Even without flowers it is a very pretty (and healthy looking) vine. If it stays warm (70's) all weekend like they say it will, I will try to get a picture if it blooms some more. |
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Posted: Oct/31/2008 5:23 AM PST
The Carolina jasmine is yellow and has an unusual light scent--very striking. It blooms in the spring here. The Confederate jasmine is white and has a lovely, strong sweet perfume. It blooms in summer for me. I have both. My Carolina was blooming even when it was cool, but these last few really cold nights has put a stop to that, but it will be warming up again. I'll see if it pops out any more blooms. |
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Posted: Oct/31/2008 5:40 AM PST
Ok-it's Carolina jasmine on my neighbors fence, and it has a few blooms! Usally doesn't bloom until late Dec. & January. |
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