Jasminum sambac (Sambac)

Jasminum sambac (Fragrant Jasmine) 'Grand Duke Of Tuscany' white flower in a close up.
Jasminum sambac (Fragrant Jasmine) 'Grand Duke Of Tuscany' flower in a close up.

Botanical name: Jasminum sambac

Common name: Sambac

Family: Oleaceae

Origin: India

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeShadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plant

Called pikake in Hawaii, Sambac is the plant used to flavor the jasmine tea and making perfumes. Perfect houseplant, takes both sun or shade, Jasminum Sambac is a beautiful fragrant everbloomer for your home and garden. Grand Duke is a slow grower and grows as a bush. It has the biggest of all sambacs tripple cauliflowered (camellia-like shaped) fragrant flowers. Excellent foliage of deep green ruffled leaves on strong rigidly erect canes; easily produces its typically solitary flower if provided richly fertilized warm soil, bright light and even levels of humidity. It has bushy growth habit; trim regularly to avoid legginess. Avoid chill to prevent flower bud drop. This variety is relatively shade tolerant, slow growing and compact, thus is good for potting and indoor culture.

New hybrid variety Supreme has elongated leaves and larger flowers that often come in bunches.

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Read more about Jasminum Sambac varieties and see more pictures: Jasminum Sambac Page.

Cultivars: Jasminum sambac (Sambac)

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Jasminum sambac (Fragrant Jasmine) 'Grand Duke Supreme' white flower close up on blue background
Jasminum sambac (Fragrant Jasmine) 'Grand Duke Supreme' white flowers near dark green leaves on blue
Left - 'Grand Duke Of Tuscany', right - 'Grand Duke Supreme'
Jasminum sambac (Sambac) white flower close up with green leaves in a hand
Jasminum sambac (Sambac) white flower held in a hand next to deep green leaves

Paddi Akula Boyds, MDUSDA Zone:2084 Apr 2016
Please send the plants with blooming flowers or with buds to bloom. Thank you.
Tim Orlando, FL USAUSDA Zone:9a24 Apr 2009
I received my order the day after it was shipped, so I am very pleased with the speed of delivery. The plant I received is much smaller than I thought it would be, however it has fantastic thick bushy growth and there are blooms forming all over the plant. The root stock looks quite healthy too. So hopefully in a month or two once the plant is acclimated it will burst into new growth. Overall I am pleased with my new Jasmine, thanks!
Tom Baldwinsville, NY28 Mar 2009
I received a beautiful, large & healthy plant. Cant wait to see/smell the large flowers this Summer! Thanks to all at Top Tropicals.
Uday Fort Worth, TXUSDA Zone:810 Apr 2008
Another one from home country, in my back yard, it seems to be doing fine. No bloom yet or anything but This year my back yard will remind me my home in India.
J.T. Southeast Kentucky, USAUSDA Zone:624 Jul 2005
I ordered your 4" Jasmine Sambac collection back in the spring. After a week or two I re-potted using porous clay pots and "Miracle Grow's Moisture Control" potting soil with coco fiber. I water them as needed (daily) with a liquid "Ironite" mix. The plants also receive at least 6 hours of full sun on my back deck. Growth and blooming has been outstanding, my Grand Duke has easily doubled in size and the others have at least tripled with constant blooming.

I am very pleased with my results,
James T.
anhsang St.Mary CountyUSDA Zone:514 Aug 2004
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Wayne Atlanta, GAUSDA Zone:7b28 Oct 2003
This is another favorite of my plants! It gives a awesome smell that perfumes my whole kitchen. I love it! Water it once a week and little fertilizer. My Grand Duke blooms in the summer!


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