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Trailing Gardenia

Gardenia Jasminoides 'Radicans Variegata'

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Overview

The Trailing Gardenia 'Radicans Variegata' is a dwarf cultivar with creamy-edged, glossy green leaves and highly fragrant white flowers. Reaching heights of 6-12 inches with a spread of 2-3 feet, it thrives in USDA zones 7-10. Preferring partial to full sun, it's ideal for ground cover, borders, or containers. Plant in well-draining, acidic soil and provide regular watering for optimal blooming. Adds elegance and aroma to any garden space.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 8–11Type Broadleaf Evergreen, ShrubClimate Subtropical
Trailing Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides 'Radicans Variegata') — The flowers are about 2 to 3 inches in diameter and exude an intoxicating scent, image 36

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Family
Rubiaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Trailing Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides 'Radicans Variegata') — Preferring partial to full sun, it's ideal for ground cover, borders, or containers; broadleaf
Trailing Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides 'Radicans Variegata') — adding a sensory experience to your landscape design; adds elegance and aroma to any garden
Trailing Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides 'Radicans Variegata') — A compact and prostrate cultivar
Trailing Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides 'Radicans Variegata') — Reaching heights of 6-12 inches with a spread of 2-3 feet, it thrives in USDA zones 7-10
Trailing Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides 'Radicans Variegata') — they may develop a cream to pale yellow hue
Trailing Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides 'Radicans Variegata') — Plant in well-draining, acidic soil and provide regular watering for optimal blooming
Trailing Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides 'Radicans Variegata') — glossy green leaves and highly fragrant white flowers; the flowers are about 2 to 3 inches in
Trailing Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides 'Radicans Variegata') — Adds elegance and aroma to any garden space
Trailing Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides 'Radicans Variegata') — It prefers a well-drained, acidic soil with a pH between 5.0 and 6.5
Trailing Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides 'Radicans Variegata') — The flowers are about 2 to 3 inches in diameter and exude an intoxicating scent reminiscent of
Trailing Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides 'Radicans Variegata') — The Trailing Gardenia 'Radicans Variegata' is a dwarf cultivar with creamy-edged
Trailing Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides 'Radicans Variegata') — adding to the plant's charm.<br><br>A versatile specimen; regular fertilization with a balanced
Trailing Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides 'Radicans Variegata') — acid-formulating fertilizer will ensure robust health and maximal flowering
Trailing Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides 'Radicans Variegata') — the Trailing Gardenia thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 10; glossy green leaves and highly
Trailing Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides 'Radicans Variegata') — the Trailing Gardenia thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 10
Trailing Gardenia (Gardenia Jasminoides 'Radicans Variegata') — A compact and prostrate cultivar; white blossoms which emerge in late spring to early summer
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