When Does Jasmine Bloom? An Introduction to Its Blooming Period

Jasmine generally blooms from May to August. Jasmine begins blooming successively from early summer, and with proper care, it can produce three peak bloom periods. Late June to early July is the first peak bloom period, early August to late August is the second peak bloom period, and late September to early October is the third peak bloom period.

First Peak Bloom Period: Early June to Late July

In early June, jasmine gradually produces early blooms, but these flowers are generally small and few in number, and they should be picked off promptly, otherwise they will consume too many nutrients, which will affect the quality and quantity of later blooms and delay the blooming period, affecting the display. The method for picking flowers is to pick off the young leafy shoots along with the flowers, prompting new shoots to grow again and making the branches and leaves lush. At this time, apply diluted fertilizer water 2 times a week and keep the potting soil moist.

Second Peak Bloom Period: Early August to Late August

At this time, fertilization should be slightly more concentrated than before, generally with equal parts fertilizer and water. To encourage better blooming in jasmine, a superphosphate solution can also be sprayed on the leaves. By late August, gradually reduce fertilization to once every 6 to 7 days, while watering should still be relatively frequent, maintaining once every 2 days.

Second Peak Bloom Period: Early September to Mid-October

At this time, fertilization should be stopped, and the amount of watering should also be gradually reduced. As the weather has gradually turned cooler, it will affect the formation of flower buds, so the number of flowers in this batch is relatively small. After mid-October, blooming ends, and it is only necessary to keep the potting soil slightly moist.