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Mystery Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides 'Mystery'
Pronunciation: gar-DEEN-ee-uh jas-min-NOY-deez
SKU #03775
Sweetly fragrant, large pure white flowers against contrasting glossy green foliage make this compact shrub a standout in any landscape. Plant near entryways to enjoy its wonderful scent. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but never soggy.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 5 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide.
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Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Late spring into summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge, Suitable for Topiary |
| Design Ideas | This most popular, upright Gardenia is an excellent single specimen capable of scenting an entire entry court. But don't be afraid to use it in greater quantity as foundation planting or even in hedges left to their natural shape. Has an open character and large size that allows it to be paired with larger flowering shrubs for a huge show of color and fragrance. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Fuchsia (Fuchsia); 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. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Late spring into summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge, Suitable for Topiary |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | This most popular, upright Gardenia is an excellent single specimen capable of scenting an entire entry court. But don't be afraid to use it in greater quantity as foundation planting or even in hedges left to their natural shape. Has an open character and large size that allows it to be paired with larger flowering shrubs for a huge show of color and fragrance. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Fuchsia (Fuchsia); 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. |
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We no longer grow this plant
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.