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White Gem Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides 'White Gem'
Pronunciation: gar-DEEN-ee-uh jas-min-NOY-deez
SKU #03794
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but never soggy.
SIZE:
Slow growing; reaches only 1 to 2 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | The sweet fragrance of gardenias in a versatile dwarf shrub, perfect for small spaces. Great in containers, raised beds and in the foreground of borders. Adorned with star-like flowers, each with six pure white petals, whorled around pale yellow centers. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring into summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
| Design Ideas | This is an excellent needlepoint gardening plant that allows heady fragrance in the smallest of gardens. Let it fill in seatwall-height planters under exotic taller plants, spread around stepping stones or mound to cloak the stand pipe of a hose bib. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Daphne (Daphne); Fuchsia (Fuchsia); Agapanthus (Agapanthus) |
| 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. |
| Lore | The gardenia is a native of China where it has been cultivated for over a thousand years. In the Victorian language of flowers the gardenia came to symbolize secret love. Gardenia 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
| Description | The sweet fragrance of gardenias in a versatile dwarf shrub, perfect for small spaces. Great in containers, raised beds and in the foreground of borders. Adorned with star-like flowers, each with six pure white petals, whorled around pale yellow centers. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring into summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
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| Design Ideas | This is an excellent needlepoint gardening plant that allows heady fragrance in the smallest of gardens. Let it fill in seatwall-height planters under exotic taller plants, spread around stepping stones or mound to cloak the stand pipe of a hose bib. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Daphne (Daphne); Fuchsia (Fuchsia); Agapanthus (Agapanthus) |
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
| Lore | The gardenia is a native of China where it has been cultivated for over a thousand years. In the Victorian language of flowers the gardenia came to symbolize secret love. Gardenia 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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Frequently asked questions
Does White Gem Gardenia produce flowers?
Late spring into summer
Is White Gem Gardenia evergreen or deciduous?
White Gem Gardenia is Evergreen.
What are the special features of White Gem Gardenia?
White Gem Gardenia is Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form.
Is White Gem Gardenia resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant
How fast does White Gem Gardenia grow?
White Gem Gardenia has a Slow growth rate.
What is the growth habit of White Gem Gardenia?
White Gem Gardenia grows in an Rounded habit.
Where can I use White Gem Gardenia in my landscape?
White Gem Gardenia is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge.
How can I use White Gem Gardenia in my garden design?
This is an excellent needlepoint gardening plant that allows heady fragrance in the smallest of gardens. Let it fill in seatwall-height planters under exotic taller plants, spread around stepping stones or mound to cloak the stand pipe of a hose bib.
What color are White Gem Gardenia flowers?
White Gem Gardenia produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of White Gem Gardenia?
White Gem Gardenia has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with White Gem Gardenia?
Good companion plants for White Gem Gardenia include: Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Daphne (Daphne); Fuchsia (Fuchsia); Agapanthus (Agapanthus).
How do I care for White Gem Gardenia?
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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