About
A bushy, evergreen shrub to 1m tall, with glossy dark green leaves. Throughout summer it produces intensely aromatic white flowers.
About the genus
Gardenia are bushy evergreen shrubs or trees, with attractive glossy leaves and large, fragrant white funnel- or bowl-shaped flowers with from 5 to 11 lobes
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in neutral to acidic, humus-rich soil in a bright position with shade from hot sun. In areas with harsh winters, grow in containers of ericaceous compost so that the pots can be moved under glass during cold snaps
PruningSee pruning group 9
PropagationPropagate by greenwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse whitefly and mealybugs
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to grey moulds