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First Love Gardenia

Gardenia 'First Love'

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Overview

The Gardenia 'First Love' (Gardenia jasminoides 'First Love') is a captivating evergreen shrub, treasured for its intensely fragrant, creamy-white rosettes blooming in late spring to early summer. Thriving in USDA Zones 8-11, it reaches 3-4 feet in height and spread. Preferring partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil, it's ideal for foundation plantings or as a specimen. Regular watering and protection from frost are vital for this beauty.

Sun HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–10Type ShrubClimate Subtropical
First Love Gardenia (Gardenia 'First Love') — Thriving in USDA Zones 8-11, it reaches 3-4 feet in height and spread
First Love Gardenia (Gardenia 'First Love') — creamy-white rosettes blooming in late spring to early summerFirst Love Gardenia (Gardenia 'First Love') — The Gardenia 'First Love' (Gardenia jasminoides 'First Love') is a captivating evergreen shrubFirst Love Gardenia (Gardenia 'First Love') — treasured for its intensely fragrant

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Mature height
3–6 Ft.
Mature width
3–6 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rubiaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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First Love Gardenia (Gardenia 'First Love') — Thriving in USDA Zones 8-11, it reaches 3-4 feet in height and spread
First Love Gardenia (Gardenia 'First Love') — creamy-white rosettes blooming in late spring to early summer
First Love Gardenia (Gardenia 'First Love') — The Gardenia 'First Love' (Gardenia jasminoides 'First Love') is a captivating evergreen shrub
First Love Gardenia (Gardenia 'First Love') — treasured for its intensely fragrant
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