- Facts about the flowers of jasmine
- When does the jasmine bloom?
- Reasons why the shrub does not bear flowers
- Meaning of jasmine flowers in the language of flowers
Beautiful white, occasionally yellow flowers are the hallmark of the real jasmine. Many species exude a scent, especially in the evening, that is used as the basis for many perfumes. Interesting facts about the flowers of jasmine.
The jasmine flower has a very strong scent
Facts about the flowers of jasmine
The individual jasmine flowers consist of five to ten elongated oval petals. The calyx is very small and 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, which initially turn red and later purple.
When does the jasmine bloom?
Most types of jasmine bloom from June to September.
Winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum) flowers from December to April. It is conditionally hardy and bears yellow flowers.
Reasons why the shrub does not bear flowers
If a jasmine does not develop flowers, various factors are responsible:
- Removal of flowers by excessive pruning
- too warm hibernation
- Jasmine in a pot or bucket is too dark
- overgrown plant
Do not cut back jasmine too much in spring. Old plants must be rejuvenated by pruning.
Meaning of jasmine flowers in the language of flowers
Jasmine flowers have long been valued in the language of flowers for their beautiful shape and unique fragrance.
Giving away white jasmine flowers is an expression of how enchanting the recipient is. In addition, the flowers stand for purity and kindness. Yellow flowers signify elegance and grace.
tips
If the strong scent of jasmine flowers in the room or on the terrace is too intense for you, you should try to get offshoots of the "Jasminum mesnyi" variety. The flowers of this fast-growing species are almost odorless.