Jasminum sambac Seeds | Jasmine Dragon Pearl Tea Green Loose Tea
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LATIN NAME: Jasminum sambac
COMMON NAME: Arabian Jasmine
Plant Profile
Jasminum sambac, commonly known as Arabian Jasmine, is a twining, evergreen shrub in the olive family. It grows steadily into loose, climbing form, and it stands warm climate well. It likes sun, and deep, fertile, well-drained soil. The flowers are a welcome resource for bees and other pollinators through the season. It is the combination of these traits that earns the plant its place in gardens.
Science & Biotechnology
Like other members of the olive family, Jasminum sambac draws steady attention from botanists and plant breeders, who value the genus both as a subject of research and as a source of garden-worthy material. Waxy, scented flowers of the Arabian jasmine give it a recognised place in research on tropical fragrance shrubs of olive family, and sambac species appears in studies of scent-oil plants and petal wax build. Ongoing interest from breeders and collectors keeps fresh, well-handled seed of this species in circulation.
Uses & Benefits
Arabian Jasmine works well in borders, containers and dedicated beds, and established plants ask for little beyond a suitable position. In warm garden, the Arabian jasmine drops white stars through summer nights. White flowers have served garlands and perfumes for generations, scent drifts through warm evenings, and shrub makes fine pot and trellis plant. It thrives in deep, fertile, well-drained ground. Established plants are undemanding, needing only a reasonably suitable spot to do well.
Jasmine flowers scent the world’s finest green teas and yield one of perfumery’s essential absolutes; the aroma itself is studied for calming, mood-lifting effects.
Growing from Seed
Arabian Jasmine is one of those generous plants that come along well from seed. A simple routine works well: sow evenly over the surface and cover lightly in a loose, well-drained seed compost, maintain even moisture, and provide a sunny position. Transplant sturdy seedlings to their final spots and let the plants develop at their own pace.
Our Take
If you are building a collection from seed, Arabian Jasmine deserves a place on the list.
Related Reading
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