Arabian Jasmine
Jasminum sambac
SKU
07178
Lush foliage on vine-like growth with intensely fragrant, little white flowers that open at night and close in the morning, fading to pink as they age. Widely grown in the tropics as an ornamental plant and for its strongly scented flowers. Use in containers near patios and entryways where the fragrance can be enjoyed. A frost-tender evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | JAZ-mih-num SAM-bak |
|---|---|
| Lore | The dried flowers of Arabian jasmine are used by the Chinese to flavor jasmine tea. In Hawaii they use the flowers in leis. In India they're used in garlands, and Arabian jasmine is the national flower of the Philippines. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide, with support. |
| Bloom Time | Summer into fall; year-round in warm climates. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge, Mass Planting, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Companion Plants | Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia); Plumbago (Plumbago); Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea); Lantana (Lantana); New Zealand Flax (Phormium) |
Thrives in enriched, moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Prune after flowering to keep the plants thinned and shaped.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-10
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