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Gardenia Jasminoides

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Overview

Gardenia jasminoides, commonly known as Cape Jasmine, boasts waxy, dark green leaves and highly fragrant white or pale yellow blossoms. This evergreen shrub typically matures to 3-6 feet tall and wide. Preferring USDA zones 8-11, it flourishes in partial to full sun with well-drained, acidic soil. Gardenias require regular watering and protection from cold temperatures. Ideal for hedges or as aromatic accent plants in a garden design.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–10Type ShrubClimate Subtropical

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — ideal for the Gardenia's health.<br><br>To ensure a robust bloom; commonly referred to as the Gardenia

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Rubiaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — The shrub benefits from consistent moisture, but overwatering or poor drainage can lead to root rot; mulching, image 122

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — A native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands, it thrives in U.S

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — shrub with white blooms; acidic soil with a pH between 5.0 and 6.5 and prefer a location with partial to full sun, image 103

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — commonly referred to as the Gardenia; ideal for the Gardenia's health.<br><br>To ensure a robust bloom

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — ideal for the Gardenia's health.<br><br>To ensure a robust bloom; commonly referred to as the Gardenia, image 98

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — Preferring USDA zones 8-11, it flourishes in partial to full sun with well-drained, acidic soil; shrub with white, image 108

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — The shrub benefits from consistent moisture, but overwatering or poor drainage can lead to root rot; mulching helps retain

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — commonly known as Cape Jasmine; preferring USDA zones 8-11, it flourishes in partial to full sun with, image 105

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — Gardenias offer an exquisite addition to your landscape; <br><br>With their elegant beauty and scented blooms

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — Mulching helps retain soil moisture and maintains a consistent soil temperature; shrub for full or half, image 123

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — shrub for full or half

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — The flowers can reach up to 3 inches in diameter and may either be single or double-form; a native to the, image 91

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — white flowers in the garden; velvety white flowers and sweet, image 128

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — shrub for full or half; or even in containers where their growth can be more easily managed and appreciated, image 104

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — velvety white flowers and sweet; is a prized flowering shrub renowned for its lush, image 87

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — which typically bloom from mid-spring to mid-summer; this evergreen shrub typically matures to 3-6 feet tall and, image 64

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — commonly known as Cape Jasmine

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — The shrub benefits from consistent moisture, but overwatering or poor drainage can lead to root rot; mulching, image 70

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — white flowers in the garden; velvety white flowers and sweet, image 76

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — acidic soil with a pH between 5.0 and 6.5 and prefer a location with partial to full sun exposure

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — shrub with white blooms; acidic soil with a pH between 5.0 and 6.5 and prefer a location with partial to full sun, image 129

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — ideal for the Gardenia's health.<br><br>To ensure a robust bloom

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — Ideal for hedges or as aromatic accent plants in a garden design; the flowers can reach up to 3 inches in, image 84

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — commonly referred to as the Gardenia; ideal for the Gardenia's health.<br><br>To ensure a robust bloom, image 111

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Shih-Shiuan Kao from Taipei, Taiwan, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
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John Rusk from Berkeley, CC BY 2.0 · source
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