First Loveﾙ Gardenia

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Dense, evergreen shrub with an open, upright habit. Glossy, leathery dark green foliage with profuse, fragrant 4-5" white double flowers. Plant where its fragrance can be appreciated.

Companion Plants

Wisteria

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Wisteria

Striking panicles of fragrant flowers dangle elegantly from clinging vines. Chinese wisteria blooms before the foliage appears, while Japanese wisteria blooms appear with the leaves. Use as a vine to climb on structures or train into a tree form.

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Yaupon Holly

Broadleaf evergreen shrub. Dwarf spreading habit with tiny, lustrous leaves. Self-fruiting form. Red fruit ripens in fall.

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Details

Common name

First Loveﾙ Gardenia

Botanical name

Gardenia jasminoides

Variety

Aimee

Zone

USDA 8 - 10

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Bloom color

White

Bloom time

spring-summer

Light

part sun

Height

3-6' (1-2 m)

Habit

rounded

Water

2-3 times per week

Feed

use acidic in fall

Maintenance

protect from winter winds