Jasmine Flowers

 Jasmine flowers are loved everywhere on the planet due to their incredible fragrance and dainty beauty. These small, star-shaped flowers are often associated with love, purity, and positivity, which makes them one of the most popular additions to gardens, weddings, and even blends of tea. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting your floristry journey, jasmine adds style and fragrance to just about any space.
Symbolism and History of Jasmine Flowers

Jasmine, with its fragrance being as famous as it is, possesses tremendous symbolism across many cultures. In most Asian traditions, the jasmine flower symbolizes love, beauty, and sensuality. This is used most frequently in ceremonies, especially weddings, to signify purity and elegance. The Victorian language for flowers used the juice to represent modesty and divinity hope, among other things, for the scent of jasmine.

Common Types of Jasmine

There are over 200 species of jasmine with different characteristics. However, some popular varieties include the following:

Common Jasmine (Jasminum officinale): Commonly known as Poet's Jasmine, this one has white-colored flowers with fragrance. The plants were used for perfumes and essences.

Arabian Jasmine (Jasminum sambac): Highly perfumed, it is a favorite in jasmine tea and leis. This species is also adorned with tiny white blooms. They are blooming throughout the year in tropical regions.

Spanish Jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum): Its flowers are pale pinkish-white, often used in perfumery. It is a robust climber growing up to 15 feet.

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