Grand Duke of Tuscany Jasmine Live Plant – Jasminum Sambac – Fragrant Double White Flowers – 5-8 Inch Tall

Overview

Experience the exquisite beauty and intoxicating fragrance of the Grand Duke of Tuscany Jasmine plant. This exceptional variety of Arabian Jasmine (Jasminum sambac) is renowned for its large, fully double-petaled white flowers, which bear a striking resemblance to miniature roses or gardenias. Each bloom releases an intense, sweet perfume that can fill an entire room or garden space, making it a favorite among plant enthusiasts. As an evergreen shrub or rambling vine, it offers year-round foliage and the promise of abundant, fragrant blossoms. Whether you’re looking to enhance your indoor living space or add a touch of tropical elegance to your outdoor garden, this beautiful jasmine is a perfect choice, providing continuous visual and aromatic delight. You will receive a starter plant, approximately 5-8 inches tall, ready to establish itself in its new home.

Key Benefits

The Grand Duke of Tuscany Jasmine plant offers numerous advantages, making it a highly desirable addition to any plant collection. Its unique attributes contribute to a more beautiful and enjoyable environment.

• Exquisite Fragrance: The primary draw of this jasmine is its incredibly potent and sweet fragrance. The large, double white flowers emit a captivating aroma that can perfume your home or garden, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere.
• Stunning Double Blooms: Unlike single-petaled jasmine varieties, the ‘Grand Duke of Tuscany’ boasts lush, double flowers that resemble miniature roses or gardenias, adding a touch of sophisticated elegance.
• Everblooming Potential: With proper care, this everblooming jasmine can produce flowers continuously throughout the warmer months, ensuring a steady supply of beautiful, fragrant blossoms.
• Versatile Growth Habit: It can be grown as a bushy shrub, a climbing vine with support, or even trained as a small jasmine tree. This adaptability allows it to fit various garden designs and indoor spaces.
• Attractive Evergreen Foliage: The glossy green leaves provide year-round visual appeal, even when the plant is not in bloom, making it a consistent source of natural beauty.
• Ideal for Containers: Its manageable size and growth habit make it an excellent candidate for container planting, perfect for patios, balconies, or bringing indoors during cooler seasons.
• Tropical Ambiance: The presence of this fragrant jasmine plant instantly evokes a sense of tropical paradise, enhancing relaxation and enjoyment of your living spaces.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Grand Duke of Tuscany Jasmine plant is straightforward with the right knowledge, ensuring a thriving and abundantly flowering specimen. This particular variety of Jasminum sambac thrives in conditions that mimic its tropical origins. It requires full sun to part shade, meaning it will perform best with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, especially in cooler climates. In very hot climates, some afternoon shade can prevent leaf scorch. The soil should be loose, humusy, and, most importantly, well-drained. While it needs consistent moisture, it abhors soggy roots, so ensure your potting mix or garden soil drains efficiently. A good quality potting mix amended with compost or perlite works well for container growing.

Watering is crucial, especially during the active growing and blooming seasons in summer. Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Reduce watering significantly in winter when the plant’s growth slows down. Fertilize regularly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer to encourage prolific blooming. This jasmine prefers warmer temperatures and is ideal for tropical and temperate climates. If growing in cooler areas, it’s best to cultivate it in a container that can be moved indoors or protected from frost during winter. Pruning can be done after a flush of blooms to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth, which will lead to more flowers. Watch out for common pests like spider mites or aphids, and treat them promptly with organic insecticidal soap if they appear. Providing adequate air circulation also helps prevent fungal issues.

Size & Details

Your Grand Duke of Tuscany Jasmine plant will arrive as a healthy starter plant, typically measuring between 5-8 inches tall. This size is ideal for establishing quickly in its new environment, whether planted in a garden bed or a decorative container. It has the potential to grow into a bushy shrub or a rambling vine, reaching a mature height of 1-3 meters (approximately 3-10 feet) depending on growing conditions and whether it is provided with support for climbing. The growth rate is moderate, allowing you to enjoy its development over time. When planting, choose a pot that is at least 6-8 inches in diameter initially, gradually upsizing as the plant grows to accommodate its root system. Expect the first fragrant blooms to appear once the plant has established itself and reached a sufficient size, often within its first year of planting under optimal conditions. This double white jasmine is truly a gem for any plant lover.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Grand Duke of Tuscany Jasmine plant get? A: This jasmine can grow into a bushy shrub or a rambling vine, typically reaching 3 to 10 feet tall (1-3 meters) depending on growing conditions and whether it’s given support.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: You will receive a starter plant that is 5-8 inches tall. It is shipped without a pot to ensure safe transit and reduce shipping costs, allowing you to plant it in your preferred container or garden bed upon arrival.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Jasminum sambac ‘Grand Duke of Tuscany’ can thrive both indoors and outdoors. It’s ideal for outdoor gardens in warm climates (USDA zones 9-11) and makes an excellent fragrant houseplant in cooler regions, especially near a sunny window.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: This fragrant jasmine plant prefers full sun to part shade, meaning it ideally needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and abundant flowering.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: While not entirely hands-off, the ‘Grand Duke of Tuscany’ is considered moderately easy to care for. Providing consistent watering, good drainage, and ample sunlight are key to its success. It’s a rewarding plant for those seeking a beautiful and fragrant bloom.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your double white jasmine starter plant will arrive healthy and carefully packaged, ready for planting. It will be shipped bare-root or with its root ball wrapped to retain moisture, without a pot.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: With proper care and establishment, your everblooming jasmine can begin to produce its fragrant double white flowers within its first year, especially during the warmer months.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: This jasmine is best suited for USDA zones 9-11 outdoors. In colder zones, it must be brought indoors before the first frost or treated as an annual. It will not tolerate freezing temperatures.
• Q: What’s the minimum temperature it can tolerate? A: The ‘Grand Duke of Tuscany’ jasmine prefers temperatures above 50°F (10°C). It can be damaged or killed by temperatures below freezing.
• Q: Can I train this jasmine to climb? A: Yes, while it naturally grows as a bushy shrub, its rambling vine habit allows it to be easily trained to climb a trellis, arbor, or other support structure, enhancing its display.