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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) — Gardenias require regular watering and protection from cold temperatures; ideal for hedges or as aromatic accent, image 83
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — which typically bloom from mid-spring to mid-summer
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 tropical and
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — Gardenias offer an exquisite addition to your landscape; <br><br>With their elegant beauty and scented blooms, image 74
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — ideal for the Gardenia's health.<br><br>To ensure a robust bloom; commonly referred to as the Gardenia, image 124
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — <br><br>Gardenias require a well-drained; white flowers in the garden, image 67
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — Mulching helps retain soil moisture and maintains a consistent soil temperature
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 110
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — commonly referred to as the Gardenia
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — This evergreen shrub typically matures to 3-6 feet tall and wide; the shrub benefits from consistent moisture, but, image 107
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 117
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — Preferring USDA zones 8-11, it flourishes in partial to full sun with well-drained, acidic soil; shrub with white blooms
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — or even in containers where their growth can be more easily managed and appreciated; dark green leaves and highly, image 75
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — or even in containers where their growth can be more easily managed and appreciated; dark green leaves and highly fragrant
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — Ideal for hedges or as aromatic accent plants in a garden design
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — Mulching helps retain soil moisture and maintains a consistent soil temperature; shrub for full or half, image 71
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — dark-green leaves provide a striking backdrop to the intensely aromatic blossoms; gardenias offer an exquisite, image 89
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — is a prized flowering shrub renowned for its lush; commonly known as Cape Jasmine, image 112
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — Gardenias require regular watering and protection from cold temperatures; ideal for hedges or as aromatic accent, image 57
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — Gardenias offer an exquisite addition to your landscape
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — or even in containers where their growth can be more easily managed and appreciated
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — Mulching helps retain soil moisture and maintains a consistent soil temperature; shrub for full or half
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — Gardenias require regular watering and protection from cold temperatures; ideal for hedges or as aromatic accent plants in a
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — Preferring USDA zones 8-11, it flourishes in partial to full sun with well-drained, acidic soil; shrub with white, image 56
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