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First Love Gardenia (Grafted)
Gardenia jasminoides 'Aimee' (Grafted onto G. thunbergia)
Pronunciation: gar-DEEN-ee-uh jas-min-NOY-deez
SKU #03757
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but never soggy.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 5 to 8 ft. tall, 3 to 6 ft. wide.
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| Description | Wonderfully fragrant, large, white, double blooms are larger than any other gardenia and the first to bloom. A superb evergreen landscape accent or container plant for courtyards or patio. This superior grafted selection thrives due to rootstock that is nematode resistant, tolerates poor soils, and more readily takes up soil nutrients. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring through early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Suitable for Topiary |
| Design Ideas | Here is a Gardenia with huge flowers that are as valuable to the tropical garden as they are to the traditional white moonlight landscape. Plant in sheltered locations as background foliage or up close and upwind as a single specimen to enjoy a long season of fragrance. Also does well in containers on balconies, porches and decks. Very versatile. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Fuchsia (Fuchsia); Azalea (Azalea); Daphne (Daphne); Camellia (Camellia); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Handle with care when transplanting; gardenia roots are best undisturbed. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. |
| History | Gardenia is a native of China where it has been cultivated for over a thousand years. Plants reached America directly from Asia in 1761. John Ellis cultivated them first at his South Carolina plantation. These would be the progenitor for all gardenias in England. Ellis named the genus for his friend, Dr. Alexander Garden, a physician of Charleston. Its chief propose for early cultivation was for the cut flower industry as a heavy fragrance corsage. Gardenia varieties are improved when grafted onto Gardenia thunbergii rootstock due to its superior root system and its resistance to Root-knot Nematodes, a key benefit to the southeastern part of the United States. The vigorous rootstock is more efficient at soil nutrient uptake. |
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| Description | Wonderfully fragrant, large, white, double blooms are larger than any other gardenia and the first to bloom. A superb evergreen landscape accent or container plant for courtyards or patio. This superior grafted selection thrives due to rootstock that is nematode resistant, tolerates poor soils, and more readily takes up soil nutrients. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring through early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Suitable for Topiary |
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| Design Ideas | Here is a Gardenia with huge flowers that are as valuable to the tropical garden as they are to the traditional white moonlight landscape. Plant in sheltered locations as background foliage or up close and upwind as a single specimen to enjoy a long season of fragrance. Also does well in containers on balconies, porches and decks. Very versatile. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Fuchsia (Fuchsia); Azalea (Azalea); Daphne (Daphne); Camellia (Camellia); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Handle with care when transplanting; gardenia roots are best undisturbed. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. |
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History
| History | Gardenia is a native of China where it has been cultivated for over a thousand years. Plants reached America directly from Asia in 1761. John Ellis cultivated them first at his South Carolina plantation. These would be the progenitor for all gardenias in England. Ellis named the genus for his friend, Dr. Alexander Garden, a physician of Charleston. Its chief propose for early cultivation was for the cut flower industry as a heavy fragrance corsage. Gardenia varieties are improved when grafted onto Gardenia thunbergii rootstock due to its superior root system and its resistance to Root-knot Nematodes, a key benefit to the southeastern part of the United States. The vigorous rootstock is more efficient at soil nutrient uptake. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does First Love Gardenia (Grafted) produce flowers?
Late spring through early summer
Is First Love Gardenia (Grafted) evergreen or deciduous?
First Love Gardenia (Grafted) is Evergreen.
What are the special features of First Love Gardenia (Grafted)?
First Love Gardenia (Grafted) is Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form.
Is First Love Gardenia (Grafted) resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant
How fast does First Love Gardenia (Grafted) grow?
First Love Gardenia (Grafted) has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of First Love Gardenia (Grafted)?
First Love Gardenia (Grafted) grows in an Rounded habit.
Where can I use First Love Gardenia (Grafted) in my landscape?
First Love Gardenia (Grafted) is suitable for: Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Suitable for Topiary.
How can I use First Love Gardenia (Grafted) in my garden design?
Here is a Gardenia with huge flowers that are as valuable to the tropical garden as they are to the traditional white moonlight landscape. Plant in sheltered locations as background foliage or up close and upwind as a single specimen to enjoy a long season of fragrance. Also does well in containers on balconies, porches and decks. Very versatile.
What color are First Love Gardenia (Grafted) flowers?
First Love Gardenia (Grafted) produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of First Love Gardenia (Grafted)?
First Love Gardenia (Grafted) has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with First Love Gardenia (Grafted)?
Good companion plants for First Love Gardenia (Grafted) include: Fuchsia (Fuchsia); Azalea (Azalea); Daphne (Daphne); Camellia (Camellia); Coral Bells (Heuchera).
How do I care for First Love Gardenia (Grafted)?
Thrives in organically rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Handle with care when transplanting; gardenia roots are best undisturbed. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.
What is the history of First Love Gardenia (Grafted)?
Gardenia is a native of China where it has been cultivated for over a thousand years. Plants reached America directly from Asia in 1761. John Ellis cultivated them first at his South Carolina plantation. These would be the progenitor for all gardenias in England. Ellis named the genus for his friend, Dr. Alexander Garden, a physician of Charleston. Its chief propose for early cultivation was for the cut flower industry as a heavy fragrance corsage. Gardenia varieties are improved when grafted onto Gardenia thunbergii rootstock due to its superior root system and its resistance to Root-knot Nematodes, a key benefit to the southeastern part of the United States. The vigorous rootstock is more efficient at soil nutrient uptake.
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