When does jasmine bloom?

Jasmine is an evergreen shrub or small tree, famous for its white flowers and rich fragrance. It is often used to make perfume, scented tea and essential oils. It is one of China's traditional famous flowers. So when does jasmine bloom? Let’s learn more about it below.

When does jasmine bloom?

Jasmine usually blooms from May to August in summer, with the peak flowering period concentrated from June to August. In addition, under suitable conditions, jasmine can bloom several times a year, and the flowering period can sometimes continue until October or November. However, climatic conditions in different regions and differences in varieties may affect the specific flowering time of jasmine.

How to care for jasmine during its flowering period?

1. Lighting management

Jasmine likes light and should be exposed to sufficient sunlight during the flowering period, but it should be properly shaded at noon in summer to prevent strong direct sunlight from burning the leaves.

2. Moisture management

Jasmine likes moisture, so pay attention to the water supply during the flowering period. During drought periods, water the plants promptly and thoroughly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.

3. Fertilization management

Appropriate fertilizer should be applied during the flowering period to ensure the nutrient supply of the flowers. After the first flowering, it is advisable to use bean cake and other fertilizers as topdressing and apply them to the topsoil; when flowering, apply bone meal and phosphorus fertilizer as appropriate, and if conditions permit, use rotted human feces and urine to make the jasmine fragrant; fertilizer should be applied once every 4 days during the peak flowering period, generally water in the morning, fertilize in the evening, and dehydrate on the next day to facilitate absorption by the jasmine roots .

4. Pruning management

When it first blooms in June, the small flowers need to be removed in time to encourage new branches to sprout. After flowering, the remaining flowers and branches and leaves under the flowers should be cut off in time to promote the jasmine to grow more branches and bloom again.

5. Pest and disease control

Monitor the plants for signs of pests and diseases and, if necessary, use appropriate biopesticides to control them in a timely manner to keep the plants healthy.

Jasmine, in general, is loved for its beauty and fragrance, and its flowering period is usually in the summer. Paying attention to maintenance and management during the flowering period can ensure that the jasmine grows healthily during the flowering period and produces more and more fragrant flowers.