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.
In the garden
Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans' is a cultivar of Jasminum in the Oleaceae family, native to India and grown for wall and conservatory planting. The plant's habit is climbing, trailing or clump forming, which makes it suitable where stems can be supported or allowed to spill as ground cover. For best results place this jasmine in full sun on a south- or west-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers a neutral loam that is well drained; avoid waterlogged sites. The UK hardiness rating H5 (hardy) means it will survive typical sheltered garden conditions where frost exposure is limited. Give it a sunny, sheltered wall or conservatory position to reduce winter stress. Use Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans' on walls, the sheltered side of borders, in conservatories or as an informal ground cover where trailing growth is acceptable. It flowers from June to September, so plan its position where summer blooms can be enjoyed from patios or windows. Allow a clump-forming base and train or tie flexible shoots horizontally to encourage useful coverage along wires or trellis for the summer flowering display.
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
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans' (d)?
Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans' (d) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans' (d) need?
Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans' (d) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans' (d) hardy in the UK?
Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans' (d) has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans' (d)?
Semi-ripe cuttings, Layering.
