Jasmine flowers short-lived?

I have been working with a Jasminum officinale for a while. It has not flowered until this summer....only a handful of flowers but I have noticed that once they open they seem to be very delicate and relatively short-lived. Is this a normal occurrence with this cultivar? Thanks in advance.

Tom

Yup. Once establish they make up for longevity by being prolific.

Thanks, Jim....