Gardenia, Cape Jasmine, Gandharaj 'Aimee'

Gardenia jasminoides

Genus
Gardenia (gar-DEEN-ya)
Species
jasminoides (jaz-min-OY-deez)
Synonym
Gardenia angusta
Gardenia augusta
Gardenia florida
Gardenia grandiflora
Gardenia radicans
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
By grafting
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Chico, California

Del Mar, California

Lodi, California

Modesto, California

Ontario, California

Redwood City, California

San Diego, California

San Jose, California

Santa Clara, California

Cape Coral, Florida

Deland, Florida

Lake Worth, Florida

Leesburg, Florida

Oviedo, Florida

Pinellas Park, Florida

Tampa, Florida

Williamsburg, Ohio

Lake City, Tennessee

Anderson, Texas

Austin, Texas

Colmesneil, Texas

Frisco, Texas

Harlingen, Texas

Lewisville, Texas

Plano, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
3
neutrals
1
negative
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L
Lodi, CA | August 2017 | neutral

I bought this little plant at Lowes garden center about 2 weeks ago. All the leaves had dried up and looked as though it was about to die...Read More

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Cape Coral, FL | June 2013 | positive

I have this gardenia and it's bloomed well for several years. But every year it gets a bad infestation of scale. Is there a systemic I ...Read More

A
Harlingen, TX | April 2012 | positive

Very beautiful gardenia! Large flowers, fairly quick growth, and very floriferous in my opinion. I know someone else had mentioned that i...Read More

M
(Zone 9b) | November 2011 | neutral

Huge flowers but not as floriferous as other varieties. I personally won't be buying this one again anytime soon and will focus on the sm...Read More

D
Lake City, TN | November 2010 | positive

I bought two of the Aimee Gardenias and they are growing fast! I love them, they are very beautiful and healthy plants! I will buy from h...Read More

W
Westwood, MA | July 2010 | negative

I bought this plant in May, because I love the intoxicating scent of gardenia. Unfortunately since taking it home, it has started looking...Read More

J
Wrightstown, NJ (Zone 7a) | July 2009 | positive

I have had this Aimee Gardenia Tree since May of this year. It has not stopped blooming since then. I have it in full sun and give it wat...Read More

P
Fern Park, FL (Zone 9b) | March 2009 | positive

Just got one of these today, and it smells HEAVENLY, and the blooms are stunning! Mine is pruned into a little topiary-looking tree. We'l...Read More

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Ramona, CA (Zone 9b) | August 2007 | positive

My favorite gardenia cultivar. Very large, beautiful, fragrant flowers.

B
Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Has fully double, 4-5" wide, creamy white blooms.

AKA 'Aimee'.

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