Gardenia, Cape Jasmine, Gandharaj 'White Gem'

Gardeniajasminoides

Genus
Gardenia (gar-DEEN-ya)
Species
jasminoides (jaz-min-OY-deez)
Synonym
Gardenia angusta
Gardenia augusta
Gardenia florida
Gardenia grandiflora
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Textured
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Canyon Country, California

Capitola, California

Santa Clara, California

Pensacola, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

0
positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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