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Gardenia

Evergreen shrub cultivated for its exquisitely fragrant flowers and handsome foliage. This popular variety boasts huge flowers and large growth. Use as accent for 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

    Mystery

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 8 (10°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Part sun

  • Height

    4-6' (1-2 m)

  • Habit

    Rounded

  • Feed

    Use acidic in spring

  • Water

    2-3 times per week

  • Bloom Color

    White

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-fall

  • Maintenance

    Prune back in spring

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Elizabeth R.'s collection
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