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Arabian Jasmine

Jasminum sambac

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Overview

Arabian Jasmine (Pandorea sambac) is a beloved evergreen shrub, featuring glossy leaves and intensely fragrant white flowers. This versatile plant thrives best in full to partial sun and well-drained soil. Typically reaching up to 3-6 feet high and 2-3 feet wide, it's excellent for hedges, container gardening, or as a focal point. Plant in USDA zones 9-11 for optimal growth. Regular watering and pruning encourage robust blooms.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 8–10Type Broadleaf Evergreen
Arabian Jasmine (Jasminum sambac) — This versatile plant thrives best in full to partial sun and well-drained soil

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Family
Oleaceae

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Arabian Jasmine (Jasminum sambac) — though it can also be trained into a small vine form with support
Arabian Jasmine (Jasminum sambac) — Regular watering and pruning encourage robust blooms
Arabian Jasmine (Jasminum sambac) — broadleaf evergreen for full or half
Arabian Jasmine (Jasminum sambac) — Consistent moisture is important
Arabian Jasmine (Jasminum sambac) — Arabian Jasmine (Pandorea sambac) is a beloved evergreen shrub; typically reaching up to 3-6 feet high and 2-3 feet wide
Arabian Jasmine (Jasminum sambac) — scientifically termed Jasminum sambac; offering a sensory experience with every visit to the garden
Arabian Jasmine (Jasminum sambac) — Arabian jasmine prefers full to partial sunlight and thrives in well-draining, fertile soil
Arabian Jasmine (Jasminum sambac) — This versatile plant thrives best in full to partial sun and well-drained soil; arabian jasmine prefers full to partial
Arabian Jasmine (Jasminum sambac) — It performs best in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11
Arabian Jasmine (Jasminum sambac) — Typically reaching up to 3-6 feet high and 2-3 feet wide
Arabian Jasmine (Jasminum sambac) — Typically reaching up to 3-6 feet high and 2-3 feet wide; offering a sensory experience with every visit to the garden
Arabian Jasmine (Jasminum sambac) — is an evergreen shrub that is treasured for its fragrant; typically reaching up to 3-6 feet high and 2-3 feet wide
Arabian Jasmine (Jasminum sambac) — white blossoms which flourish throughout the year in warmer climates
Arabian Jasmine (Jasminum sambac) — white blossoms which flourish throughout the year in warmer climates; the plant reaches heights of 3 to 6 feet with a
Jasminum sambac
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