Jasmine Meaning

Jasmine is one of the few flowers almost nobody gives as a bouquet, and yet everyone recognizes it. Its territory is the patio, the backyard wall and the November night (late spring in Argentina).

What it symbolizes

• Sensuality and love. Its fragrance grows stronger at dusk, and that is where all its symbolism comes from.
• Purity. In India and much of Asia it is used in religious ceremonies and weddings.
• Gratitude and good fortune. Giving jasmine is wishing a home prosperity.

Argentina's "jazmín del país"

In Argentina, when someone says "jasmine" they almost always mean jazmín del país or jazmín chino (star jasmine), the climber that covers entire walls and perfumes half a block between October and December. Botanically they are not all Jasminum, but culturally they are the same thing.

Why it is fragrant at night

It is not poetic, it is functional: its pollinators are nocturnal, mostly moths. The plant releases its aromatic compounds when the sun goes down because that is when it pays off. That is why you can barely smell it at three in the afternoon, and by nine at night it takes over.

As a gift

It works better as a plant than as a cut flower: cut jasmine lasts very little. A young plant for a balcony or a patio is an excellent housewarming gift, because in two seasons it covers an entire wall. More ideas in flowers and plants for a new home.

Availability of each flower changes with the season. If you are looking for a specific flower, ask us before ordering and we will confirm whether we have it.