Overview

Experience the captivating beauty and intoxicating fragrance of the grand duke jasmine live plant. This exquisite variety of jasmine, known botanically as Jasminum sambac ‘Grand Duke of Tuscany’, is celebrated for its stunning, multi-petaled white flowers that resemble miniature roses. Unlike many other jasmine types, the Grand Duke produces incredibly fragrant, double blooms repeatedly throughout the warm months, often from spring through fall, and can even flower year-round in ideal warm climates or when grown indoors. This fragrant jasmine plant is a perfect choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of tropical elegance and an unforgettable aroma to their living spaces or outdoor areas. It arrives well-rooted, ready to be planted in your chosen container or garden spot, promising a rewarding and sensory experience for years to come.

The grand duke jasmine live plant is a versatile and relatively easy-to-care-for specimen, making it suitable for both novice and experienced plant enthusiasts. Its compact growth habit allows it to thrive in various settings, from sunny windowsills to patios and small gardens. With its continuous display of highly scented blossoms, it’s an excellent focal point for any plant collection, providing both visual appeal and a delightful aromatic presence that can transform an ordinary space into a fragrant sanctuary.

Key Benefits

The grand duke jasmine live plant offers a multitude of benefits that make it a cherished addition to any home or garden. Its unique characteristics provide both aesthetic pleasure and a wonderful sensory experience:

• Exquisite Fragrance: The primary allure of this jasmine is its intensely sweet and captivating scent. The large, double white flowers release a powerful aroma that can fill a room or garden space, creating a truly enchanting atmosphere.
• Beautiful Double Blooms: Unlike single-petaled jasmine varieties, the Grand Duke boasts full, rose-like flowers that are a visual delight. These elegant blooms add a touch of sophistication and luxury wherever they are placed.
• Extended Blooming Season: Enjoy continuous blossoms from spring through fall, and even year-round in optimal conditions. This extended flowering period ensures a consistent display of beauty and fragrance.
• Versatile Growth Habit: Typically growing 2-4 feet tall, this jasmine is ideal for containers, allowing it to be easily moved indoors during cooler months, making it a perfect indoor jasmine plant or outdoor jasmine plant.
• Attracts Pollinators: While primarily enjoyed for its fragrance, the flowers can also attract beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies to your garden when grown outdoors.
• Stress Relief & Mood Enhancement: The sweet scent of jasmine is known for its calming properties, helping to reduce stress and improve mood, making it a perfect addition to relaxation spaces.
• Relatively Easy to Grow: With proper care, including adequate sunlight and consistent watering, this jasmine is not overly demanding, offering a rewarding experience for gardeners of all levels.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your grand duke jasmine live plant is a rewarding experience that will be met with abundant fragrant blooms. This plant thrives in conditions that mimic its native tropical environment. For optimal growth and flowering, ensure it receives full sun to partial shade. Outdoors, this means at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. If growing as an indoor jasmine plant, place it in your brightest window, preferably a south or west-facing one. Insufficient light is the most common reason for a lack of blooms. During the hottest parts of the day, particularly in very warm climates, some afternoon shade can be beneficial to prevent leaf scorch.

When it comes to watering, consistency is key. The soil should be kept consistently moist but never waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings, then water thoroughly until it drains from the bottom of the pot. Reduce watering slightly during the cooler, dormant months. Good drainage is crucial, so ensure your pot has drainage holes and use a well-draining potting mix. A mixture of peat moss, perlite, and compost works well. This jasmine plant care also involves feeding; fertilize every 2-4 weeks during the growing season (spring through fall) with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. Pruning after a flush of blooms will encourage more branching and subsequent flowering. This jasmine is hardy outdoors in USDA Zones 9-11, but in cooler climates, it must be brought indoors before the first frost.

Size & Details

This offering is for one grand duke jasmine live plant, typically measuring about 4-7 inches tall from the base of the root system to the tip of the foliage. It arrives well-rooted and ready for immediate planting, though it will not come with a pot. Upon arrival, it should be transplanted into a suitable container or directly into your garden if you are in an appropriate USDA zone. The mature size of a grand duke jasmine live plant typically ranges from 2-4 feet in height, making it an excellent choice for container gardening on patios, balconies, or as an accent plant in smaller garden beds. Its growth rate is moderate, and with proper care, you can expect to see significant development and flowering within its first growing season. This compact size also makes it an ideal indoor jasmine plant for sunny windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: The grand duke jasmine live plant typically grows to a mature height of 2-4 feet. Its compact size makes it well-suited for container growing, both indoors and outdoors.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: This jasmine is versatile and can be grown both indoors and outdoors. It thrives outdoors in USDA Zones 9-11 but can be enjoyed as an indoor jasmine plant in cooler climates, especially near a sunny window.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: The Grand Duke Jasmine prefers full sun to partial shade, ideally at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for abundant blooms. When grown indoors, place it in the brightest available light.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, with consistent watering and adequate sunlight, the grand duke jasmine live plant is considered relatively easy to care for. It’s a great choice for gardeners seeking a rewarding plant experience.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your jasmine plant will arrive well-rooted and healthy, measuring approximately 4-7 inches tall. Please note that it ships without a pot to ensure the safest and most economical delivery.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: With proper jasmine plant care, your Grand Duke Jasmine can begin to produce its fragrant white flowers within its first growing season, blooming repeatedly from spring through fall, and sometimes year-round.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: This jasmine is hardy outdoors in USDA Zones 9-11. If you live in a cooler climate, it’s essential to bring your outdoor jasmine plant indoors before temperatures drop below freezing to protect it.
• Q: What type of soil does this plant prefer? A: It thrives in well-drained soil rich in organic matter. A good quality potting mix designed for flowering plants, with added perlite or sand for drainage, is recommended.
• Q: Why is my fragrant jasmine plant not flowering? A: The most common reasons for a lack of flowers are insufficient light, inconsistent watering, or a lack of fertilization. Ensure it gets plenty of sun, consistent moisture, and regular feeding during the growing season.