Confederate Jasmine for Fences and Trellises, Delivered and Planted
Fragrant in spring and green all year, Confederate jasmine, also sold as star jasmine, covers Southwest Florida fences, trellises and pergola posts without much fuss. It is not a true jasmine, it handles heat and sandy soil, and it needs little water once rooted. We stock it as a trellis plant, a standard vine and a bush form, and plant it where you want it to climb or mound.
- Light:
- Full sun to part shade; blooms best with half a day of sun or more
- Water:
- Moderate while establishing; low to moderate once rooted
- Salt:
- Low to moderate; keep out of direct salt spray
Confederate Jasmine sizes we deliver and plant
Every size below is planted by our crew, set at the right depth and watered in. Send the size and how many, and we text back a planted price, usually within the hour during the day.
| Variety or form | Sizes | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Confederate Jasmine Trellis | 7 Gallon | A 7 gallon vine grown on a trellis, so it arrives already climbing and covers a wall or fence faster. |
| Star Jasmine | 3 Gallon | The same vine under its other common name, in 3 gallon pots that suit filling a long fence line at 2 to 4 ft spacing. |
| Jasmine Confederate | 3 Gallon, 7 Gallon | The standard vining plant in 3 and 7 gallon, for fences and trellises or for letting it run as a groundcover. |
| Jasmine Confederate Bush | 3 Gallon | A bush form in 3 gallon that mounds instead of climbing, handy for borders and low hedge lines you clip to shape. |
Confederate Jasmine in SW Florida, at a glance
- Mature size here
- Vine climbs 10 to 15 ft on support; as a bush it stays 3 to 4 ft tall and spreads wider
- Light
- Full sun to part shade; blooms best with half a day of sun or more
- Water
- Moderate while establishing; low to moderate once rooted
- Salt tolerance
- Low to moderate; keep out of direct salt spray
- Cold tolerance
- Cold hardy; a frost may brown tips, but it recovers quickly
- Growth rate
- Moderate to fast once established
- Spacing
- 2 to 4 ft apart along a fence or trellis
- Florida native
- No
- Botanical name
- Trachelospermum jasminoides
Where Confederate Jasmine works in a SW Florida yard
Plant it at the foot of a fence, lattice, pergola post or wall trellis and let it twine up. The small glossy leaves stay dark green all year, and the white pinwheel flowers open in April and May, so a spot near a lanai door or patio puts the fragrance where you will notice it.
The bush form works in borders and low hedge lines. Blue daze, society garlic and dwarf ixora handle the same sun and make easy neighbors. Keep the stems off wood siding, gutters and pool cages, since twining vines work into gaps.
- Fence and trellis cover
- Fragrant lanai-side vines
- Arbors and mailbox posts
- Groundcover on slopes
- Bush-form borders
How our crew plants it
Open a hole about twice the width of the pot, no deeper than the root ball, and set the plant level with the soil. Put it 6 to 12 inches from the fence or trellis, tilt it toward the support, and tie young shoots loosely until they grab on.
Water in well and keep the soil moist while roots take hold; for the first couple of months Lee and Collier both let you water a new vine more often than your two assigned days. Add a few inches of mulch, kept off the stems.
Care after planting
- Prune just after the spring bloom, because cutting before it removes the flowers.
- Water new vines through the first dry season, then drop back to your assigned irrigation days.
- Feed in spring and early fall with a slow-release shrub fertilizer that has micronutrients, and keep nitrogen and phosphorus off it during the June to September ban.
- Pull or trim runners that wander across the ground so it does not climb through nearby shrubs.
- Wear gloves when pruning, since the milky sap can irritate sensitive skin.
What to watch for
- Scale insects and the sooty mold that follows are the usual pests, so look for brown bumps on stems and treat early with horticultural oil.
- Yellowing usually means wet feet or a micronutrient shortage in alkaline sandy soil, so fix drainage first and then add iron and manganese.
- Left alone it can smother small shrubs and climb into pool cages and gutters, so plan on trimming it a couple of times a year.
Confederate Jasmine questions we hear
Is Confederate jasmine the same as star jasmine?+
Yes. Both names mean Trachelospermum jasminoides, a vine from Asia that is not a true jasmine. Do not mix it up with Asiatic jasmine, a low groundcover, or downy jasmine, a shrubby plant. Those are different plants with different needs.
How fast does Confederate jasmine grow on a fence?+
Slowly the first year while roots settle, then moderate to fast. Plants set 3 to 4 ft apart usually cover a fence section within two or three growing seasons, sooner in full sun with steady water and tied-in shoots. A larger plant, like the 7 gallon trellis vine, covers sooner.
Does Confederate jasmine need full sun to bloom?+
It blooms best with at least half a day of direct sun. In shade it still grows and stays green, but flowering drops off. Peak bloom is April and May, with a few scattered flowers later, and pruning at the wrong time removes the buds.
When should I prune Confederate jasmine?+
Right after it finishes blooming in late spring. Light trims through summer keep it in bounds, but avoid heavy cutting in winter or early spring because that removes flower buds. Cut runners back from walkways and pool cages at any time.
Why are my Confederate jasmine leaves turning yellow?+
The usual causes are soggy soil, a micronutrient shortage in alkaline sandy soil, or scale and sooty mold. Check drainage first, then look for brown bumps on the stems. If new leaves are yellow with green veins, use a fertilizer with iron and manganese.
How close to a fence or house can I plant Confederate jasmine?+
Plant 6 to 12 inches from a fence or trellis, and keep it off wood siding, soffits and gutters. The stems twine and can pry into gaps over time. A wire or lattice trellis set a few inches off the wall gives it something to climb and keeps the wall clear.
Updated October 2026
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