Star-like single flowers having an intense fragrance appear most profusely in early summer, sporadically through the season. This extremely hardy selection prefers full sun to light shade.
Border, Container, Woodland Garden. Handsome in containers, for low borders, along walkways where its fragrance can be enjoyed.
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.
Plant Attributes: |
Genus: |
Gardenia |
Foliage: |
Evergreen |
Exposure/Light: |
Sun to Part Sun |
Bloom Time: |
Late Spring |
Bloom Color: |
White |
Growth Habit/Shape: |
Mounding |
Growth Rate: |
Slow |
Hardiness: |
07 |