Jasmine (2024)

FAQs

Which jasmine has the strongest scent? ›

The common Jasmine is considered the most fragrant Jasmine. Angel wing Jasmine, Wild Jasmine, Arabian Jasmine, and Lemon-scented Jasmine are all known for their scent. However, many Jasmine varieties have a discreet scent or don't have it.

Jasmines are versatile plants that will happily grow in the ground, in containers, or as houseplants – perfect for filling your home with summer perfume during the colder months.

Where to plant jasmine – Jasmine will grow well in full sun to partial shaded areas. Summer-flowering jasmine does better in a sunny spot, while other varieties, such as winter jasmine, like a more shaded area. Soils that jasmine thrive in – Jasmine needs well-drained but moist, moderately fertile sandy loamy soil.

Jasmine has been used for liver disease (hepatitis), pain due to liver scarring (cirrhosis), and abdominal pain due to severe diarrhea (dysentery). It is also used to prevent stroke, to cause relaxation (as a sedative), to heighten sexual desire (as an aphrodisiac), and in cancer treatment.

Which jasmines are hardy all year round? Common jasmine (Jasminum officinale) and winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum) are hardy, so can be grown outside all year round.

Whatever: it takes kilo upon kilo of flowers to produce the oil – around 8,000 hand-picked blooms to produce one millilitre (1 ml) of the 'absolute' – which is why it's so extraordinarily expensive. (Jasmine's one of the priciest ingredients in perfumery.)

typically , jasmine enjoy more acidic soil so i add some coffee grounds to my jasmine pot. i normally keep the jasmine in full sun but i believe they can still thrive in partial sun (if you have a winter jasmine that type will usually prefer partial shade).

Water every 1-2 weeks allowing potting mix or soil to dry out about halfway down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions. Jasmine can tolerate normal room humidity but will benefit from high humidity and produce more flowers.

If your winters get too cold for the species you grow, this could result in a lack of flowers. Jasmine needs full sun to partial shade. To flower, it should have at least six hours of bright sunlight per day.

Common jasmine (Jasminum officinale) and winter jasmine (J. nudiflorum) are hardy, so established plants should be fine outside all winter.

Can jasmine get too much sun? ›

Sunburn in plants, like in the case of my Star Jasmine, is a combo of too much sun & heat. In my experience, sunburn shows up as whitish/silver patches in the middle or on the edges of the leaves. With heat scorch the entire plant can wilt, leaves turn brown & then completely dry up.

Before you plant your Jasmine, you should seek a warm, sheltered site that receives full sun or part shade. Different species of Jasmine may prefer one or the other. For example, Winter Jasmine is better suited to a south east or north west aspect, while Summer Jasmine will thrive in a sunny south-facing aspect.

It is known for its calming properties and ability to reduce stress levels. By stimulating the production of calming neurotransmitters like GABA, dopamine, and serotonin, L-theanine can promote relaxation. These effects can potentially help in reducing sleep onset latency, making it easier for one to fall asleep.

Jasmine's meaning varies by place and culture, but it often symbolizes love, beauty or sensuality. Its pure white blossoms can also symbolize purity. Because the small, unassuming white flowers bloom at night with such a powerful scent, jasmine sometimes symbolizes the value of modesty.

It is widely considered that using jasmine in aromatherapy or on the skin can lift your mood. The floral energy created by the sweet and rich scent is said to boost happiness and increase confidence, as well as reduce feelings of stress, anxiety and anger.

Among the over 200 varieties of jasmine, jasmine sambac and jasmine grandiflorum are the two most commonly used in perfumery. The scent profile of jasmine sambac, also called arabian jasmine, is sweet, musky, and sultry, while jasmine grandiflorum has a softer, more floral, fresh and green scent.

The flowers of jasmine release their scent most strongly in the evening, making them a popular choice for gardens and outdoor spaces. In Australia, some of the best-smelling jasmine varieties include Jasminum polyanthum (pink jasmine) and Jasminum sambac (Arabian jasmine).

In early spring and summer, star jasmine produces clusters of small, white flowers that look like tiny pinwheels (or stars). Despite their diminutive size, the flowers pack a huge punch of sweet fragrance and can easily perfume an entire yard.

A member of the nightshade family (Solanaceae), night blooming jasmine is originally from the West Indies. The Latin species name, nocturnum, refers to 'night', a fitting botanical name since that's when the fragrance is emitted. Interestingly, night blooming jasmine is not related to true jasmine (Jasminum spp.).