Jasminum sambac, Arabian Knights tea jasmine, Arabian Nights, Sampaguitas, Arabian Jasmine, Hawaiian Pikake

Jasminum sambac 'Arabian Nights'

Botanical name: Jasminum sambac

Common names: Arabian Knights tea jasmine, Arabian Nights, Sampaguitas, Arabian Jasmine, Hawaiian Pikake

Cultivar: Arabian Nights

Family: Oleaceae

Origin: India, widely cultivated in South China

USDA Zone: 9-11?

Hardiness: 30°F

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. This variety is close to Maid of Orleans, but has double flowers (smaller size than Grand Duke). Tolerates some shade. Slow growing variety.

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