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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Arabian Jasmine is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Arabian Jasmine with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and tropical climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is thornless and easy to handle.
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