Beautiful white, occasionally yellow flowers are the trademark of the real jasmine. Many species give off a scent, especially in the evening, which is used as the basis for many perfumes. Interesting facts about jasmine flowers.
What is special about jasmine flowers and when do they bloom?
Jasmine flowers are characterized by their white or yellow color and intense scent, often used in perfumes. Flowering time varies, with most species blooming from June to September and winter jasmine from December to April.
Facts about jasmine flowers
The individual flowers of jasmine consist of five to ten elongated oval petals. The calyx is very small and is hardly noticeable.
The flowers develop at the tips of the young shoots, where they form whole clusters of up to ten flowers.
After the flowering period, the flowers develop into round or oval berries that initially turn red and later purple.
When does jasmine bloom?
Most types of jasmine bloom from June to September.
Winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum) blooms from December to April. It is partially hardy and has yellow flowers.
Causes why the shrub does not bear flowers
If a jasmine does not develop flowers, various factors are responsible:
- Removal of flowers due to excessive pruning
- wintering too warm
- Jasmine in the pot or bucket is too dark
- overaged plant
Do not cut jasmine back too much in spring. Old plants must be rejuvenated by pruning.
Meaning of jasmine flowers in flower language
Due to their beautiful shape and unique scent, jasmine flowers have long been valued in the flower language.
Whoever gives white jasmine flowers as a gift expresses that they find the recipient enchanting. The flowers also represent purity and kindness. Yellow flowers mean elegance and grace.
Tip
If the strong scent of jasmine flowers in the room or on the terrace is too intense for you, you should try to get cuttings of the “Jasminum mesnyi” variety. The flowers of this fast-growing species have almost no scent at all.