When does the banana shrub (Michelia figo) generally bloom?

If you were to use a flower to describe a girl, which flower could describe a girl like this: seemingly unremarkable, but after spending time with her you discover she carries a refreshing fragrance; though she says little and looks a little shy, every smile and glance is full of lively spirit. The editor thinks this flower must surely be the banana shrub (Michelia figo)! Quite a few friends ask in which month such a lovely flower blooms, and what its flower meaning is. Now let us take a look together.

The banana shrub generally blooms profusely from April to May when planted; if the shoot tips are pruned regularly, it can bloom in three seasons of the year, except winter. Although the flowers are not as numerous as in April to May, the flowers still have a very pleasant fragrance.