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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 White Gardenia should be placed in a location where its fragrance can be fully appreciated; which bloom, image 165
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — <br><br>Flowering primarily in late spring to early summer
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for full or half; adding elegance and a delightful scent that will enchant, image 75
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub with white blooms; the White Gardenia should be placed in a location where its fragrance can
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — Require partial to full sun and well-drained acidic soil; though in hotter climates, image 153
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 144
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — white flowers in the garden; this South African native commonly reaches heights of 6 to 8 feet and spreads, image 123
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — the White Gardenia is a striking addition to any garden; protection from the harsh afternoon sun will, image 71
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — This South African native commonly reaches heights of 6 to 8 feet and spreads approximately 3 to 5 feet, image 108
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for full or half; adding elegance and a delightful scent that will enchant, image 150
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — is a captivating evergreen shrub renowned for its rich; woody capsule that persists on the shrub, image 56
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — Require partial to full sun and well-drained acidic soil
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — the White Gardenia is a striking addition to any garden; protection from the harsh afternoon sun will, image 146
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — An area with partial to full sun exposure is ideal; it requires well-drained, yet moist, acidic soil with a pH between
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — protection from the harsh afternoon sun will prevent leaf scorch
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — the White Gardenia should be placed in a location where its fragrance can be fully appreciated; which bloom, image 115
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub with white blooms; the White Gardenia should be placed in a location where its, image 124
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 94
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 166
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — multi-branched habit that can add considerable structure to garden designs; <br><br>Flowering primarily in, image 109
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 91
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — an interesting feature of the plant is its fruit: a hard, image 38
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — <br><br>Flowering primarily in late spring to early summer; an area with partial to full sun exposure is, image 110
White Gardenia (Gardenia Thunbergia) — the White Gardenia should be placed in a location where its fragrance can be fully appreciated; which bloom from late
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