{"product_id":"grand-duke-of-tuscany-arabian-jasmine-jasminum-sambac-grand-duke-of-tuscany","title":"Grand Duke of Tuscany Arabian Jasmine - Jasminum sambac 'Grand Duke of Tuscany'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrand Duke of Tuscany Arabian Jasmine (\u003cem\u003eJasminum sambac\u003c\/em\u003e 'Grand Duke of Tuscany') is the jasmine for people who want the perfume turned up. This evergreen rambler reaches 2 to 3m tall and 1 to 2m wide, and from spring through summer it carries highly perfumed, fully double white flowers. Train it over an arbour or grow it as a large potted feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy perfume.\u003c\/strong\u003e The double white flowers are highly perfumed. The species is native to south-east Asia, where its flowers are used to scent jasmine tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers open from spring right through summer, which keeps the scent going for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA rambler that trains well.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stems are happy to be tied onto an arbour or trellis, giving cool summer shade underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a large container it suits smaller gardens, courtyards and balconies, and a trim after flowering keeps it in scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArbours and trellises.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let it ramble over an arbour, pergola post or sturdy trellis for fragrant summer shade. Plant 1.5m apart along a long frame, and tie the longer stems in each season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage and tropical style gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a feature beside a path, seat or entry it sits comfortably among cottage perennials or lush tropical foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A big container lets you place the perfume exactly where you sit, and in a cooler climate it can be moved into shelter for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Grand Duke of Tuscany Arabian Jasmine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny spot gives the longest flowering season. It comes from the humid climate of south-east Asia, so tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens suit it. In cooler districts plant it in a container in a sunny position through the warmer months, and shelter it from cold wind and frost through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in free draining soil and dig well composted manure through the hole first. In a pot, use a good potting mix and make sure the drainage holes are clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for the first 12 weeks or so while it establishes. Water regularly in the growing season and less in winter. Give slow release fertiliser in spring and a regular liquid feed, such as seaweed solution, through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after flowering to encourage a dense habit and more flowers next season. Because it rambles, a yearly tidy also stops the longest stems tangling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Grand Duke of Tuscany Arabian Jasmine as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once planted. It arrives as a small plant and builds its rambling shape over a few seasons. The supply of tubes comes from our grower and is sometimes unavailable. A sold out tube means the grower has none right now, and the notify button on the page will email you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jasmines\"\u003eSee the whole jasmine collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eFragrant plants for gardens and courtyards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/most-fragrant-plants-a-guide-to-aromatic-gardening\"\u003eA guide to aromatic gardening\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eClimbers for arbours and trellises\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 2 to 3m tall and 1 to 2m wide in the ground. A pot and a trim after flowering keep it smaller, so it suits a courtyard as well as a long trellis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from Duchess jasmine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrand Duke of Tuscany is larger, with double flowers from spring to summer. Duchess is more compact at 1 to 2m, with single to semi-double flowers in summer and autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a cold climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a pot. Keep it in full sun through the warm months, then bring it under cover before frost and keep it out of cold wind until spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790347305279,"sku":"JAS-SAM-GRANDD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/grand-duke-of-tuscany-arabian-jasmine-jasminum-sambac-grand-duke-of-tuscany.jpg?v=1792208744","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/grand-duke-of-tuscany-arabian-jasmine-jasminum-sambac-grand-duke-of-tuscany","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}