Jasmine Sambac – Arabian Jasmine

Jasmine Sambac – Arabian Jasmine

A fragrant tropical favorite featuring glossy green foliage and beautiful white flowers.

Jasminum sambac

Bring fragrant blooms and lush greenery to your space with Arabian Jasmine. Known for its sweetly scented white flowers, Jasminum sambac adds a classic tropical touch to decorative containers and sheltered outdoor spaces.

Its bushy, scrambling growth can be maintained as a shrub or trained onto a support. Flowers may be single or double, depending on the variety.

Ideal For

Fragrant container displays, sunny patios, and sheltered garden settings where locally appropriate. Review regional invasive-plant guidance before planting outdoors.

🌿 Plant Features

Botanical Name: Jasminum sambac
Common Name: Arabian Jasmine, Sambac Jasmine, Sampaguita, Pikake
Plant Type: Evergreen tropical shrub or scrambling climber
Mature Height: Approximately 6–10 ft; varies with cultivar and training
Mature Spread: Approximately 6–10 ft when allowed to grow freely
Growth Habit: Bushy, arching, or climbing with support
Flower Color: White
Foliage: Glossy, oval, deep green leaves
Growth Rate: Moderate under suitable conditions
Florida Native: No
USDA Zones: Approximately 9–11; protect from freezing temperatures
Blooming: Primarily during warmer months, with occasional flowering at other times in warm conditions.

💧 Care & Maintenance Guide

Light:
Performs best in full sun to partial shade. In hot locations, morning sun with afternoon protection can help prevent stress.

Watering:
Water regularly during establishment. Keep the soil moderately moist but well drained. Adjust watering to rainfall, temperature, and container conditions.

Soil:
Prefers fertile, well-draining soil. Containers should have drainage holes.

Temperature:
Thrives in warm conditions. Protect from frost and prolonged cold.

Fertilization:
Feed during active growth using a fertilizer suitable for flowering plants, following label directions. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can favor foliage over flowers.

Pruning:
Prune after a flowering flush to shape the plant and manage long shoots. Provide support if training it as a climber.

Spacing:
Allow approximately 6–10 ft between unpruned plants. Adjust placement for cultivar, pruning, and the desired mature appearance.

🌺 Flowering Tip

Provide adequate light and consistent care to encourage flowering. Avoid repeatedly trimming new growth before buds develop. Flower size and fullness depend on the cultivar.

Common Issues

Watch for aphids, mealybugs, scale, and spider mites. Persistently wet soil can contribute to root problems.

📦 What You’ll Receive

An Arabian Jasmine — Jasminum sambac in the container size selected.

Height, fullness, branching, and flower development vary naturally according to maturity, container size, and season. Plants may arrive without blooms. Single or double flowers depend on the variety supplied.

💡 Acclimation Tip

Introduce stronger sunlight gradually when moving a nursery-grown plant into a brighter location. Monitor moisture closely during establishment.

⚠️ Safety Note

ASPCA lists Jasminum species as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Nevertheless, discourage pets from chewing ornamental plants.

Confirm botanical identity: other plants commonly called “jasmine,” including Night-Blooming Jasmine, belong to different genera and may be toxic.

Landscape Use

Arabian Jasmine can provide fragrant flowers and glossy foliage in containers or trained displays where appropriate.

Florida planting advisory: UF/IFAS currently classifies Jasminum sambac as a High Invasion Risk throughout Florida and does not recommend it for general planting. Consult regional guidance before including it in a landscape.