Today's post is about my Jasmine plant. I have one growing in a pot.
It has pretty white flowers. The flowers give out a sweet fragrance.
It is a fast growing plant. It is very hardy and does not need much care.
The branches grow long and they branch out in all directions.
I have to cut back the branches often to keep it neat. Trimming the long branches encourages a bushier growth.
These are the buds and white flowers.
This is one of the many types of Jasmine plants.
Some wear the flowers on their hair and some use the flowers for praying. The flowers are commonly used by our local Indian community.
Jasmine flowers are used in perfume, scented soaps, etc.
One day, I noticed some purple flower buds.
But I missed seeing the flowers, so I didn't get to see the actual colour of the flowers.
(Update on 12.05.2017 - Name of this Jasmine plant is Jaminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans' a.k.a. 'Belle of India')
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Since today is Floral Passions day, here are more flower photos.
Deep pink Canna flowers from Fraser's Hill.
Pink/Orange Firecracker flowers from my garden.
Our local Red/Purple Bleeding Hearts or Nyonya Makan Sirih flowers from my friend's garden.
A friend snapped these 2 flowers outside his house and sent the picture to me through Whatsapp. Can you see the 2 love birds in the center of the flower?
Linking to Floral Bliss.
But you, dear friends, carefully build yourselves up in
this most holy faith by praying in the Holy Spirit,
staying right at the center of God's love,
keeping your arms open and outstretched,
ready for the mercy of our Master, Jesus Christ.
This is the unending life, the real life!
(Jude 1:20-21, The Message-MSG)
...yes, I can see the tiny birds.
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DeleteNice flowers
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sharon. Have a nice day!
DeleteFlores muito bonitas.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
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Thank you, Francisco. Have a lovely day!
DeleteReally beautiful flowers, Nancy! I love the water droplets on some of the leaves, too! Thank you so much for sharing, and I hope your week is going well. Hugs. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda. Wishing you a great week! Hugs!
DeleteNancy, I love the scent of Jasmine!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Phong Hong. I love it too!
DeleteA lovely selection of flowers, Nancy. I love white jasmine. Your plant is thriving and producing beautiful flowers because you care for it so well. They must have a wonderful perfume. Thank you for sharing all the flowers. The orchid is also very interesting. Have a good day!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda. The white flowers in the last picture do look like orchids but they are actually tiny white flowers growing like weeds by the road side. Have a beautiful day!
DeleteYour jasmine plant is very beautiful. Somehow the leaves remind the leaves of gardenia... Oh how I miss your warmth - for it is snowing !!!! a bit here. So ridiculous.
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking Nancy - have a lovely day.
Thank you, Riitta. At this time, our weather is both sunny and wet. It was raining heavily from last night till this morning, many areas were flooded. Have a lovely day too!
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ReplyDeleteThank you, Regine. Have a great day!
Deletei like the sweet fragrant of jasmine flowers too.
ReplyDeleteMe too! Have a beautiful day, Mun!
DeleteYour jasmine flowers are so beautiful and you are an excellent gardener.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Angie. Ha ha I am still a learner in gardening. Just love the surprises and rewards. Have a great day!
DeleteBeautiful flowers, Nancy, I am envious of your green thumb!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Christine. Have a wonderful day!
DeleteBeautiful flowers and even more beautiful photography.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day, Nancy. ☺
Thank you, Sandee. Have a beautiful day!
DeleteOlá, lindas fotos do crescimento das suas planta Jasmine, são lindas, assim como, as outras que partilha o são.
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Thank you, AG. Have a lovely day!
DeleteI love the smell of Jasmine, such a beautiful plant.
ReplyDeleteMe too! Thank you, Mamas. Have a beautiful day!
DeleteBeautiful flowers . I love jasmine and its smell. Regards.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Giga. I love the smell too. Have a good day!
DeleteOH, Jasmine, what a special post! I love the smell of jasmine! I think I have never seen a real jasmine plant, though. It seems to be the most romantic of all flowers. If we lived close, I would be over asking for cuttings!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ginny. Jasmine is known for its nice fragrance. I have plenty of cuttings to give away after every trimming. Have a lovely day!
DeleteI love Jasmine, it smells divine. Also love cannas but they grew like a weed in South Africa. The picture of that last flower is amazing. Diane
ReplyDeleteThank you, Diane. I love Jasmine and its nice smell. Have a great day!
DeleteExcellent post (as always)!Thank you very much :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Beauty. Have a good day!
DeleteI love flowers and I like the smell of Jasmine flowers too
ReplyDeleteThank you, Libby. Same with me. Have a happy day!
DeleteThe flowers are a pretty sight.
ReplyDeleteThank you, William. Flowers brighten up our day!
DeleteI love the fragrance of jasmine flowers. Thanks for sharing these lovely pictures, Nancy. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Karen. Have a great weekend too!
DeleteSo beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear. Have a beautiful day!
DeleteYou have so many beautiful plants/flowers. I do enjoy seeing them.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rose. Have a happy day!
DeleteMy mother's jasmine is blooming and it smells so good. Never before have i seen birds at the center of a flower!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mini. Have a fantastic day!
DeleteI love the fragrance of jasmine.
ReplyDeleteMe too! Have a lovely day!
DeleteI love jasmine too. I have a pot. Small but bearing flowers.
ReplyDeleteMine is also in a pot. Have a good day, Rose!
DeleteBeautiful healthy flowers, as usual!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Stacy. Have a beautiful day!
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