Arabian Jasmine

Jasminum sambac

Pronunciation: JAZ-mih-num SAM-bak
SKU #07178
9-10

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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.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide, with support.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-10

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Bloom TimeSummer into fall; longer in warm climates.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFragrant, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Espalier, Hedge
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsCrape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia); Plumbago (Plumbago); Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea); Lantana (Lantana); New Zealand Flax (Phormium)
Care InstructionsThrives 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.
LoreThe 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.
Details
Bloom TimeSummer into fall; longer in warm climates.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFragrant, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Espalier, Hedge
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsCrape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia); Plumbago (Plumbago); Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea); Lantana (Lantana); New Zealand Flax (Phormium)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives 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.
History
LoreThe 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.

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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.