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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

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) — the Gardenia thunbergia's blooms are a highlight with their intense fragrance and waxy texture; broadleaf, image 86
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — It requires well-drained, yet moist, acidic soil with a pH between 5.0 and 6.5
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 70
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — dark green foliage and the stunning contrast provided by its creamy white flowers; the White Gardenia is a, image 82
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — dark green foliage and the stunning contrast provided by its creamy white flowers; the White Gardenia is a striking
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 137
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — dark green foliage and the stunning contrast provided by its creamy white flowers; the White Gardenia is a, image 132
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — which bloom from late spring to early summer; the Gardenia thunbergia's blooms are a highlight with their, image 127
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 95
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — protection from the harsh afternoon sun will prevent leaf scorch; it's ideal for hedges or as a focal point, image 169
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — which bloom from late spring to early summer; the Gardenia thunbergia's blooms are a highlight with their intense
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — Require partial to full sun and well-drained acidic soil; though in hotter climates, image 78
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — multi-branched habit that can add considerable structure to garden designs; <br><br>Flowering primarily in, image 134
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — which bloom from late spring to early summer; the Gardenia thunbergia's blooms are a highlight with their, image 52
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — is a captivating evergreen shrub renowned for its rich; woody capsule that persists on the shrub, image 81
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 62
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — is a captivating evergreen shrub renowned for its rich
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — woody capsule that persists on the shrub; being sensitive to cold, this plant is best suited for USDA zones 10 and above
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — the Gardenia thunbergia's blooms are a highlight with their intense fragrance and waxy texture; broadleaf, image 161
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 116
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — the Gardenia thunbergia's blooms are a highlight with their intense fragrance and waxy texture; broadleaf, image 111
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — white flowers in the garden; this South African native commonly reaches heights of 6 to 8 feet and spreads, image 98
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 130
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — is a captivating evergreen shrub renowned for its rich; woody capsule that persists on the shrub
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