Botanical Name: Gardenia augusta 'Veitchii' (G. jasminoides)
Common Name: Ever-blooming gardenia
Type of Plant: dicot: shrub
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape a fairly compact variety of the species, with upright and spreading branchlets forming a rounded to mounded shape
Height 2' - 4'
Spread equal or more
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors prefers full sun and summer heat for best growth; prefers partial sun locations in desert sites
Soil requires good drainage; avoid wet clay soil
Hardiness hardy (zones 7-9, 12-16, 18-23): thrives in warm humid locations
 
Morphology:
Leaves pinnate, opposite, elliptic-oval, bright green; 1-1/2"-2" long, shiny on upper surface, veins more prominent than ‘Mystery’
Flowers white, very fragrant, 1"-1-1/2" across; borne singly or in small clusters at ends of stems, double-petaled; April - November
Fruit if present, a small capsule
 
Propagation:
softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
an excellent low-filler for subtropical or tropical-theme gardens, valued for its profuse display of white fragrant flowers and glossy foliage
 
Landscape Care:
Watering regular preferred - the plant is not very drought-tolerant
Fertilizing balanced (plus iron), at least 3 times a year for best flower production; citrus fertilizer is beneficial
Pruning selectively head back any straggly branches; remove dead flowers for best appearance
Pests/Diseases aphids, mealybugs, scale
Special Conditions/Other plant high on well-mulched soil
 
Origin: China
Family: Rubiaceae

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