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Gardenia, Cape Jasmine, Gandharaj 'Crown Jewel'

Gardeniajasminoides

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Gardenia jasminoides by crownjewel

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Genus

Gardenia (gar-DEEN-ya)

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Species

jasminoides (jaz-min-OY-deez)

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Synonym

Gardenia angusta

Gardenia augusta

Gardenia florida

Gardenia grandiflora

Gardenia radicans

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Textured

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

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)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Blooms repeatedly

Other Details

Category

Perennials

Shrubs

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Patented

Propagation Methods

From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Regional

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

Ontario, California

Sacramento, California

Blue Eye, Missouri

Granite Falls, North Carolina

Siler City, North Carolina

Fort Worth, Texas

Paris, Texas

Texarkana, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral

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negative

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