Gardenia

Lovely evergreen shrub cultivated for its exquisitely fragrant flowers and handsome leathery foliage. A wonderful accent for containers, shrub gardens or the interior landscape. Also makes a beautiful cut flower. Prefers humus-rich, moist, well-drained, neutral to acid (sour) soil. Prune after flowering.

Companion Plants

Azalea

Mandevilla

Sweet Potato Vine

Plant Details

Common name

Gardenia
Botanical name

Gardenia jasminoides
Variety

Veitchii
Zone

USDA Zone 8 (10°F) to USDA Zone 10 (30°F).
Light

Part sun
Height

24-48" (61-122 cm)
Habit

Rounded
Feed

Use acidic in fall
Water

2-3 times per week
Bloom Color

White
Bloom Time

Summer
Maintenance

Protect from winter winds

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Hayley G.'s collection

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