Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans' (d) (Arabian jasmine 'Maid of Orleans') — Climbing, Trailing, Clump forming

Overview

Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans' (d) is a climbing, trailing, clump forming climber wall shrub in the genus Jasminum, part of the Oleaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans' (d) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include climbers, wall side borders, conservatories and ground cover. It is native to India.

About

Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans' is an Arabian jasmine used as a climbing wall shrub that can trail or form clumps. Foliage ranges from evergreen to deciduous. It flowers from June to September. Rated H5 (hardy) in the UK, it prefers full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered sites in neutral loam with good drainage.

About the genus

Jasmine is a genus of shrubs and vines in the olive family of Oleaceae. It contains around 200 species native to tropical and warm temperate regions of Asia, Africa, and Oceania.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Jasminum

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans' (d) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Climber Wall Shrub
Habit: Climbing, Trailing, Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous, Evergreen
Suggested uses: Climbers, Wall side borders, Conservatories, Ground cover
Native to: India

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans' (d)

Propagation: Semi-ripe cuttings, Layering
Pest resistance: Aphids, Scale insects, Mealybugs, Glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistance: Honey fungus