Flowers speak their own language. Roses stand for love, irises for loyalty and sunflowers for cheerfulness. But what does the flower jasmine stand for in the language of flowers? Who should you give jasmine to - and who shouldn't.
Jasmine represents purity
Jasmine means: You are adorable!
The beautiful, mostly pure white flowers of jasmine exude a very strong fragrance. The flower color white always stands for purity. White jasmine also signifies kindness. If the flowers are yellow in color, jasmine has the meanings of grace and elegance.
When you give someone jasmine, you are expressing that you find him or her adorable. The pretty ornamental plant is therefore more of a gift for friends and partners in particular. Good opportunities for giving away jasmine are:
- partner's birthday
- anniversary
- wedding day
- as a little thank you
Giving the boss a jasmine plant for a birthday or anniversary is not advisable. You should also choose a different flower for your neighbors if you want to make them happy. Of course, there is one exception: If you know for sure that the recipient loves jasmine or is looking for a certain variety, you are of course welcome to give them this flower.
Where does the name "jasmine" come from?
The name jasmine comes from Persian. It means "fragrant oil". The name Jasmine, with its variations Yasmin or Jasmine, is very popular with oriental girls and women.
tips
Jasmine is poisonous due to the high content of essential oils. When cleaning, it is best to protect your hands with gloves. If there are children or animals in the house, you'd better choose other non-toxic flowers as gifts.