Gardenia augusta |
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Gardenia, Cape-Jasmine |
Description
This evergreen shrub will grow about 6' tall and has beautiful, glossy dark and medium green foliage. It produces pure white, fragrant flowers that bloom from May to July.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Ranch, Tropical, Water Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Espalier, Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Hedge, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Use water saving equipment, e.g. rain or soil-moisture sensors, MP rotator nozzles, weather-based controllers, and low-volume irrigation (drip systems, soaker hoses, and microsprayers).