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 ShrubsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage EvergreenSmooth Foliage Color Blue-GreenHeight 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 annualDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color White/Near WhiteBloom Characteristics Flowers are good for cuttingFlowers are fragrant Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Winter/Early SpringMid Spring Late Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods From semi-hardwood cuttingsFrom hardwood cuttings From hardwood heel cuttings By grafting By air layering Seed Collecting Unknown |