Gardenia
Gardenia is a flower in the Rubiaceae family. It grows best in full sun to part shade with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 8-11.
Varieties
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Woody shrub (not currently in seed catalog). Bloom season: Late spring to summer. Attracts: Bees, butterflies. Flower meaning: Purity, secret love.
Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides) is an evergreen shrub with glossy leaves and intensely fragrant, waxy white blooms. Loves warmth, humidity and acidic soil; hardy in zones 8-11. Often grown in containers in cooler climates. Grown from cuttings.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Gardenia jasminoides|Hardiness zones: 8-11|Propagation: cutting|Sun needs: Full sun to part shade|Water needs: Medium|Mature height: 3-6 feet|Spacing: 48 inches|Bloom season: Late spring to summer
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Care & troubleshooting
No curated care & troubleshooting advice for gardenia yet. Our extension-sourced library currently focuses on common edible crops; we're expanding it over time.