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 8–10Climate Subtropical

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

First Love Gardenia (Gardenia 'First Love') — creamy-white rosettes blooming in late spring to early summer

First Love Gardenia (Gardenia 'First Love') — Thriving in USDA Zones 8-11, it reaches 3-4 feet in height and spread

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

Family: Rubiaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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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

First Love Gardenia (Gardenia 'First Love') — creamy-white rosettes blooming in late spring to early summer

First Love Gardenia (Gardenia 'First Love') — Thriving in USDA Zones 8-11, it reaches 3-4 feet in height and spread

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