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Jasminum sambac

Also Known As

  • Arabian Jasmine
  • Hawaiian Peacock Jasmine
  • Pikake
  • Sambac Jasmine
  • Sampaguita

Plant type

shrub, vine

size

  • H: 3'-8'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Jasminum sambac plant details

Jasminum sambac is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or vine with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Jasminum sambac

Plant type: shrub or vine
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Jasminum sambac

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Maturing happily to five feet tall and shrubby in form in it's native India and Southeast Asia, this plant can grow to a similar size in US landscapes. Prune to shape. This jasmine is also known as pikake in Hawaii. Showy and very fragrant. Why Grow Jasmine? Jasmine plants produce a constellation of small while flowers Jasmine scent is deliciously sweet and uplifting Grown through a trellis, vining jasmine makes an excellent screen to cover unattractive views While not all types of jasmine are fragrant, the ones here are. Plant near where you stroll or relax to fully enjoy the fragrance.

By: Leafari

Strongly fragrant 1" white star-like blooms in clusters of 3-12 from spring to fall. The fragrant white waxy flower petals are used to flavor Jasmine tea and Jasmine rice. An evergreen twining climber or arching shrub growing to 8'. Cannot ship to AZ. Pikake is Hawiian for Peacock. So Hawaiian Peacock Jasmine = Pikake = Sambac Jasmine

Gardening facts about Jasminum sambac plant

How to Grow Jasminum sambac

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

Vine

Zones

9b-11

Size

Height: 15'-20'

Width: 8'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Vine

Zones

7b-9b

Size

Height: 10'-14'

Width: 2'-14'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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aka Azores Jasmine

Plant Type

Vine

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 6'-12'

Width: 6'-12'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Jasminum primulinum, Full Moon Primrose Jasmine

Plant Type

Shrub, Vine

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 5'-10'

Width: 4'-5'

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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aka Jasminum primulinum, Gold Tip Primrose Jasmine

Plant Type

Shrub, Vine

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 4'-10'

Width: 6'-10'

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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