A tender, scrambling evergreen jasmine bearing intensely fragrant waxy white flowers that age to pink, blooming through the warmer months. Beloved for perfume, garlands and scenting tea.
At a glance
- Plant type: Climber
- Mature size: 3 m H × 1.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Arabian Jasmine
Botanically, Jasminum sambac is a moderate-growing climber in the Oleaceae family. It reaches around 3 m tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Arabian Jasmine
Arabian Jasmine suits tropical and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Arabian Jasmine does best in loamy and free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Arabian Jasmine does best with regular, moderate watering. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Arabian Jasmine after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Arabian Jasmine in the garden
Arabian Jasmine earns its place for its fragrance, pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Combine Arabian Jasmine with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and tropical climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
It is thornless and easy to handle.
Buying Arabian Jasmine
Plant Sale lists Arabian Jasmine as potted plants and advanced specimens. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
