Plant profile
Jasmine
Quick facts
Botanical name: Jasminum officinale; Jasminum polyanthum. In SAF's language of flowers, jasmine means grace and elegance.
Jasmine at a glance
- Meaning
- grace and elegance
- Colors
- White
- Pink
- Vase life
- Grown as a plant, not usually sold cut.
- Season
- Spring to summer bloom; potted jasmine sold in late winter.
- Also called
- Common jasmine, Poet's jasmine, Pink jasmine
About jasmines
A twining vine with small white (sometimes pink-budded) star-shaped flowers that are powerfully fragrant - one plant can scent a room. Sold mainly as a trained potted vine; sprigs appear in bridal work.
Caring for jasmines
Also called: Common jasmine, Poet's jasmine, Pink jasmine. A twining vine with small white (sometimes pink-budded) star-shaped flowers that are powerfully fragrant - one plant can scent a room. Sold mainly as a trained potted vine; sprigs appear in bridal work.
Potted vine: full sun to part shade, moist well-drained soil, a trellis for support; prune hard after flowering; bring indoors below zone 7.
Questions about jasmines
What does the jasmine mean?
In the traditional language of flowers, the jasmine stands for "grace and elegance".
What colors do jasmines come in?
Jasmines come in white and pink.
How do you care for jasmines?
Potted vine: full sun to part shade, moist well-drained soil, a trellis for support; prune hard after flowering; bring indoors below zone 7.
Where can I buy jasmines?
From a local SAF member florist. Enter the recipient's ZIP code on this page to find florists near them.
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