Gardenia

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 8–10Climate Subtropical

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

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Rubiaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — depending on the cultivar; though too much direct sunlight can scorch the leaves, image 118

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) — or even in containers where their growth can be more easily managed and appreciated; dark green leaves and highly, image 127

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

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) — shrub for full or half; or even in containers where their growth can be more easily managed and appreciated, image 130

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — <br><br>With their elegant beauty and scented blooms; depending on the cultivar, image 125

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — Gardenias offer an exquisite addition to your landscape; <br><br>With their elegant beauty and scented blooms, image 126

Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — ideal for the Gardenia's health.<br><br>To ensure a robust bloom; commonly referred to as the Gardenia, image 124

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