Gardenia

Evergreen shrub cultivated for its exquisitely fragrant flowers and handsome foliage. This variety blooms all season. Use as accent in containers, shrub gardens, the interior landscape, or cut flower bouquets. Prefers humus-rich, moist, well-drained, neutral to acid (sour) soil. Prune after flowering.

Companion Plants

Italian Cypress

Spreading Juniper

Yaupon Holly

Plant Details

Common name

Gardenia
Botanical name

Gardenia jasminoides
Variety

August Beauty
Zone

USDA Zone 8 (10°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).
Light

Part sun
Height

4-6' (1-2 m)
Habit

Rounded
Feed

Use acidic in fall
Water

2-3 times per week
Bloom Color

White
Bloom Time

Spring-summer
Maintenance

Apply mulch

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