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Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans'

Also Known As

  • Arabian Tea Jasmine
  • Maid of Orleans Jasmine
  • Sampaguita

Plant type

shrub, vine

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans' plant details

Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans' 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 even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans'

Plant type: shrub or vine
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, culinary, fragrant, houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This everblooming Jasmine has a bushy growth habit and does particularly well on windowsills. The fragrance of the white flowers clears the air and adds a touch of peaceful tranquility. Place 'Maid of Orleans' on the sill, sit in a nearby chair and breathe in its delightful scent. In Asia, jasmines are used in teas and religious observances. Also known as Arabian Tea Jasmine, it is the national flower of the Philippines, where it is known as Sampaguita.
Jasmine sambac 'Maid of Orleans' has rounded leaves and produces a very fragrant white flowers ...mounding semi trailing habit...needs bright light to sun.
Strongly fragrant 1" double white blooms are borne in clusters of 3-12, along with a few sinngle blooms, from spring to fall. An evergreen twining climber or arching shrub. Pikake is Hawiian for Peacock ....So Hawaiian Peacock Jasmine = Pikake = Sambac Jasmine

Gardening facts about Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans' plant

How to Grow Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Zones

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  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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