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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) — which typically bloom from mid-spring to mid-summer; this evergreen shrub typically matures to 3-6 feet tall and, image 90
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 77
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — which typically bloom from mid-spring to mid-summer; this evergreen shrub typically matures to 3-6 feet tall and wide
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) — dark green leaves and highly fragrant white or pale yellow blossoms; dark-green leaves provide a striking, image 80
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — is a prized flowering shrub renowned for its lush; commonly known as Cape Jasmine, image 60
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — though too much direct sunlight can scorch the leaves; which typically bloom from mid-spring to mid-summer, image 69
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — though too much direct sunlight can scorch the leaves
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — dark green leaves and highly fragrant white or pale yellow blossoms; dark-green leaves provide a striking, image 54
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — <br><br>Gardenias require a well-drained; white flowers in the garden, image 119
Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides) — <br><br>Gardenias require a well-drained; white flowers in the garden
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