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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) — <br><br>With their elegant beauty and scented blooms
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — or even in containers where their growth can be more easily managed and appreciated; dark green leaves and highly, image 127
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — dark green leaves and highly fragrant white or pale yellow blossoms
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — Gardenias require regular watering and protection from cold temperatures
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — shrub for full or half; or even in containers where their growth can be more easily managed and appreciated
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — depending on the cultivar; though too much direct sunlight can scorch the leaves, image 118
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — dark-green leaves provide a striking backdrop to the intensely aromatic blossoms; gardenias offer an exquisite, image 115
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — Mulching helps retain soil moisture and maintains a consistent soil temperature; shrub for full or half, image 97
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — white flowers in the garden; velvety white flowers and sweet, image 102
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — shrub with white blooms
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — velvety white flowers and sweet; is a prized flowering shrub renowned for its lush, image 113
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — though too much direct sunlight can scorch the leaves; which typically bloom from mid-spring to mid-summer
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — dark green leaves and highly fragrant white or pale yellow blossoms; dark-green leaves provide a striking, image 106
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 65
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — ideal for the Gardenia's health.<br><br>To ensure a robust bloom; commonly referred to as the Gardenia, image 72
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — Gardenias offer an exquisite addition to your landscape; <br><br>With their elegant beauty and scented blooms, image 100
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — dark-green leaves provide a striking backdrop to the intensely aromatic blossoms
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — This evergreen shrub typically matures to 3-6 feet tall and wide; the shrub benefits from consistent moisture, but, image 81
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — depending on the cultivar; though too much direct sunlight can scorch the leaves, image 92
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — commonly known as Cape Jasmine; preferring USDA zones 8-11, it flourishes in partial to full sun with, image 131
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — commonly referred to as the Gardenia; ideal for the Gardenia's health.<br><br>To ensure a robust bloom, image 85
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — which typically bloom from mid-spring to mid-summer; this evergreen shrub typically matures to 3-6 feet tall and, image 116
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — depending on the cultivar; though too much direct sunlight can scorch the leaves
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — commonly known as Cape Jasmine; preferring USDA zones 8-11, it flourishes in partial to full sun with well-drained, acidic
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