Jasminum sambac 'Grand Duke of Tuscany' (Arabian Jasmine)
Arabian Jasmine 'Grand Duke of Tuscany', Mohle Flower 'Grand Duke of Tuscany', Zambac 'Grand Duke of Tuscany', Sampa Gita 'Grand Duke of Tuscany'
A top favorite among the Arabian Jasmine varieties, Jasminum sambac 'Grand Duke of Tuscany' (Arabian Jasmine) features the biggest flowers of all sambacs with its fully double, white blooms, 1 in. across (2.5 cm). Resembling camellias, the sweetly fragrant blossoms are borne at the tips of upright stems adorned with deep green, ruffled, evergreen leaves. Growing with a compact bushy habit, this Arabian Jasmine is ideal for warm, humid areas and may bloom almost year-round in frost-free areas.
- 'Grand Duke of Tuscany' is a slow grower and grows up to 1-3 ft. tall and wide (30-90 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. Great for clipped hedges, small trellises or as espalier specimen in frost-free areas.
- Native to tropical Asia
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Requirements
Hardiness | 9
– 12 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 9
– 12 |
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 | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Hedges and Screens, 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
– 12 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 9
– 12 |
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 | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |