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Attractive white flowers stands out on glossy green leaves of the
Gardenia jasminoides plant |
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Gardenia jasminoides
(Gardenia, Gandharaj, Cape Jasmine) |
Family: Asteraceae
Origin: Tropical Africa, Asia
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 6-8'
Spread: 6-8'
Blooms: Intensely fragrant white ages to creamy yellow, mid-Spring to Fall
Foliage: Lush, evergreen,
glossy, leathery
Soil: Well-drained,
acidic
Water: Regular
Insects/Disease: Watch for white flies and aphids
Fertilizer: Fish emulsion, bloodmeal or acid plant food mid-March
and June
Propagation: Cuttings, simple layering
Uses: Containers, specimen
Comments: Gardenia jasminoides or Gardenia or Gandharaj or
Cape Jasmine is a beautiful low-maintenance
sub-tropical perennial shrub that constantly produces abundant blooms
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8-11 |
