GENERAL INFORMATION: Scientific: Gardenia Jasminoides Common: Gardenia, Cape Jasmine Family: Rubiaceae Origin: China Pronunciation: Gar-DEE-ni-a jas-min-OYE-deez Mature Height: Up to 8 ft. Tall. Mature Width: Up to 8 ft. Wide. Hardiness Zones USDA: 8, 9, 10, 11 Landscape Use: Fragrant accent. Landscape borders, entryways. Growth Habit: Evergreen. Medium growth rate. Foliage/texture: Glabrous, dark green leaves, medium coarse texture. Flowers: Extra large (4 to 5 inches across) and very fragrant. Seasonal color: Large white fragrant flowers in spring and fall. Temperature: Heat and Cold tolerant. Light: Partial Sun/Shade. Soil: Ideal soil is acidic (pH at 4-5.5) But does well in various soils. Watering: Regular, keep soil evenly moist. Semi Drought Tolerant. Pruning: Very little needed. DIRECTIONS: Transplant immediately into rich potting soil in a medium pot. Roots need to be about an inch under the soil (remove a few bottom leaves if necessary). Water well then keep the soil moist but not saturated (well drained). Keep in bright indirect sunlight until established. Use a general fertilizer after established according to package directions. Plant outdoors in early spring or late fall only.
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