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White Gardenia

Gardenia Thunbergia

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Overview

The White Gardenia, Gardenia thunbergia, is a fragrant, evergreen shrub reaching up to 6 feet tall and wide. Its glossy, dark green leaves beautifully contrast with its large, white, pinwheel-shaped flowers, which bloom from late spring to early summer. Require partial to full sun and well-drained acidic soil. Known for its elegance and delicate aroma, it's ideal for hedges or as a focal point in warm, sheltered garden spots. Zone 9-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 10–11Type Broadleaf Evergreen, ShrubClimate Subtropical

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — Being sensitive to cold, this plant is best suited for USDA zones 10 and above; each flower spans roughly 3, image 145

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — An area with partial to full sun exposure is ideal; it requires well-drained, yet moist, acidic soil with a, image 92

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — which bloom from late spring to early summer; the Gardenia thunbergia's blooms are a highlight with their, image 152

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — This South African native commonly reaches heights of 6 to 8 feet and spreads approximately 3 to 5 feet, image 83

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — dark green foliage and the stunning contrast provided by its creamy white flowers; the White Gardenia is a, image 107

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — multi-branched habit that can add considerable structure to garden designs; <br><br>Flowering primarily in, image 159

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — The White Gardenia, Gardenia thunbergia, is a fragrant, evergreen shrub reaching up to 6 feet tall and wide, image 101

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–15 Ft.
Mature width: 6–15 Ft.

Classification

Type: Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Family: Rubiaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — Being sensitive to cold, this plant is best suited for USDA zones 10 and above; each flower spans roughly 3, image 145

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — An area with partial to full sun exposure is ideal; it requires well-drained, yet moist, acidic soil with a, image 92

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — which bloom from late spring to early summer; the Gardenia thunbergia's blooms are a highlight with their, image 152

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — This South African native commonly reaches heights of 6 to 8 feet and spreads approximately 3 to 5 feet, image 83

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — dark green foliage and the stunning contrast provided by its creamy white flowers; the White Gardenia is a, image 107

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — multi-branched habit that can add considerable structure to garden designs; <br><br>Flowering primarily in, image 159

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — The White Gardenia, Gardenia thunbergia, is a fragrant, evergreen shrub reaching up to 6 feet tall and wide, image 101

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub with white blooms; the White Gardenia should be placed in a location where its, image 74

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — an interesting feature of the plant is its fruit: a hard

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — An area with partial to full sun exposure is ideal; it requires well-drained, yet moist, acidic soil with a, image 67

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — adding elegance and a delightful scent that will enchant residents and visitors alike; the White Gardenia, image 147

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — it's ideal for hedges or as a focal point in warm

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — The White Gardenia, Gardenia thunbergia, is a fragrant, evergreen shrub reaching up to 6 feet tall and wide; known for

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — <br><br>Flowering primarily in late spring to early summer; an area with partial to full sun exposure is, image 160

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — an interesting feature of the plant is its fruit: a hard, image 113

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — adding elegance and a delightful scent that will enchant residents and visitors alike; the White Gardenia, image 122

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — white flowers in the garden; this South African native commonly reaches heights of 6 to 8 feet and spreads, image 73

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for full or half

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — white flowers in the garden; this South African native commonly reaches heights of 6 to 8 feet and spreads approximately

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — the White Gardenia should be placed in a location where its fragrance can be fully appreciated; which bloom, image 90

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — multi-branched habit that can add considerable structure to garden designs; <br><br>Flowering primarily in, image 59

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — Each flower spans roughly 3 to 4 inches across, with a tubular base and a full rosette of petals; is a, image 162

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — It requires well-drained, yet moist, acidic soil with a pH between 5.0 and 6.5; multi-branched habit that, image 66

White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — it's ideal for hedges or as a focal point in warm; dark green foliage and the stunning contrast provided by, image 105

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