Jasminum sambac Grand Duke of Tuscany (Arabian Jasmine)

A top favorite among the Arabian Jasmine varieties, Jasminum sambac 'Grand Duke of Tuscany' (Arabian Jasmine) features the biggest flowers of all sambacs with its fully double, white blooms, 1 in. across (2.5 cm). Resembling camellias, the sweetly fragrant blossoms are borne at the tips of upright stems adorned with deep green, ruffled, evergreen leaves. Growing with a compact bushy habit, this Arabian Jasmine is ideal for warm, humid areas and may bloom almost year-round in frost-free areas.

• 'Grand Duke of Tuscany' is a slow grower and grows up to 1-3 ft. tall and wide (30-90 cm).
• Thrives in full sun to part shade, in loose, humusy, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Supply plenty of water during the summer growing season, but reduce watering in winter.
• Virtually pest free. Watch for aphids and mealybugs.
• Prune as needed to maintain plant shape.
• Perfect in containers on the patio or deck in summer and brought indoors in winter. Great for clipped hedges, small trellises or as espalier specimen in frost-free areas.
• Native to tropical Asia