Jasminum sambac (Arabian Jasmine)
Arabian Jasmine, Mohle Flower, White-Flowered Indian Jasmine, Zambac, Sampa Gita
Used to flavor jasmine tea in China, award-winner Jasminum sambac (Arabian Jasmine) is a twining or scrambling evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves and exceptionally fragrant waxy pure-white flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm). The blooms fade to pink as they mature. Born in clusters of 3-12 blossoms, they flower throughout the summer - and almost continuously in warm climates. Arabian Jasmine may be grown as a twining shrubby vine if support is provided, or as a sprawling shrub without any support. In Hawaii, the blossoms are a favorite for leis.
- Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
- Arabian Jasmine grows up to 6-10 ft. tall and wide (180-300 cm).
- Thrives in full sun to part shade, in loose, humusy, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Supply plenty of water during the summer growing season, but reduce watering in winter.
- Virtually pest free. Watch for aphids and mealybugs.
- Prune as needed to maintain plant shape.
- Perfect in containers on the patio or deck in summer and brought indoors in winter.
- Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, propagate by layering in autumn
- Native to tropical Asia
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Requirements
Hardiness | 9
– 11 |
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Climate Zones | 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Climbers, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Jasminum - Jasmine |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 6' – 10' (180cm – 3m) |
Spread | 6' – 10' (180cm – 3m) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Patio and Containers |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 9
– 11 |
---|---|
Climate Zones | 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Climbers, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Jasminum - Jasmine |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 6' – 10' (180cm – 3m) |
Spread | 6' – 10' (180cm – 3m) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Patio and Containers |