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White Gardenia
Gardenia thunbergia
SKU #03784
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but never soggy.
SIZE:
6-15' H x 4-10' W
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| Description | Attractive evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy foliage. Highly scented, creamy-white flowers are particularly fragrant at night. An ideal garden accent or hedge for mild winter gardens. In colder areas, enjoy as a large container specimen in summer; as a houseplant during winter. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Container, Hedge |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Care Instructions | Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. |
| History | Gardenia thunbergia is native to the Southern and Eastern regions of South Africa and neighboring areas. |
Details
| Description | Attractive evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy foliage. Highly scented, creamy-white flowers are particularly fragrant at night. An ideal garden accent or hedge for mild winter gardens. In colder areas, enjoy as a large container specimen in summer; as a houseplant during winter. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late spring to summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, 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 thunbergia is native to the Southern and Eastern regions of South Africa and neighboring areas. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
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.