Gardenia, Cape Jasmine, Gandharaj
Gardeniajasminoides 'Aimee'

Family: Rubiaceae Genus: Gardenia (gar-DEEN-ya)
Species: jasminoides (jaz-min-OY-deez)
Cultivar: Aimee

Synonym:Gardenia angusta

Synonym:Gardenia augusta

Synonym:Gardenia florida

Synonym:Gardenia grandiflora

Synonym:Gardenia radicans

Category

Shrubs

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

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)

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
By grafting
By air layering

Seed Collecting

Unknown