Miniature Gardenia is a dwarf spreading evergreen shrubĀ noted for its thick, glossy dark green leaves and extremely fragrantĀ petite white flowers. These flowers either bloom throughout the year if the temperature doesnāt dip below 60 degrees F or in late spring to early summer.Ā PrefersĀ partial sunĀ and moist, well-drained acidic soils.Ā Ā Miniature Gardenia can be used as a groundcover.
Type:Ā |
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Height:Ā |
0.5' - 1' |
Spread:Ā |
2' - 3ā |
Spacing:Ā |
2ā |
USDA Hardiness Zone:Ā |
8 - 11 |
Culture:Ā |
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Bloom Color:Ā |
White |
Season of Interest:Ā |
Spring,Ā Summer,Ā Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS:Ā High Maintenance.Ā Water regularly, do not let the soil dry out. Ā Fertilize in spring or summer to encourage bloom, but do not fertilize in fall- it will encourage tender growth.Ā Mulch planted area. Prune after flowering. Drip irrigation will help prevent leaf spot. Insects can be a serious problem, as well as powdery mildew, dieback, and sooty mold.
LANDSCAPE USES:Ā Accents or Group Plantings,Ā Borders,Ā Woodland Gardens,Ā Rock Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS:Ā Ā Camellia, Azalea, Hydrangea
IMAGES:Ā Photoset byĀ jalexartis Photography, Gardenia (1)+(2),Ā (2)Ā éæę© HQ,Ā ę°“ę¢å Gardenia jasminoides v radicans [é¦ęøÆå ¬å Hong Kong Park], (3)Ā Photo by David J. Stang,Ā Gardenia jasminoides 11zz,Ā CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.