General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 4 feet
Plant Spread: 3 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
3"-4"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Gardenia
  • Cape Jasmine
  • Gandharaj

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Location: Near Napa Valley (Northern California)
Date: 2020-11-06
Location: Cary, North Carolina private garden
Date: 2022-09-07
Heady fragrance
Location: Stockton, CA
Date: 2014-09-26
Location: Coastal San Diego County 
Date: 2018-05-09
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2012-01-30 
January Blooms
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2012-01-30
Plant Events from our members
lizvero On June 11, 2019 Obtained plant
Planted on pot plastic, bought on HomeDepot, is a 2 intertwine plant
SuperHappyCamper On May 17, 2024 Obtained plant
Purchased from Lowe's.
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