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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
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GARDENIA
Commonly known as Cape jasmine
Genus of about 200 species of evergreen trees and shrubs from open woodland or savannah in tropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Additional Features - Good to know - - grown for their attractive foliage and fragrant, showy flowers.
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Pests & Diseases - whiteflies, mealybug, grey mould (Botrytis).
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Place of origin - tropical Africa and Asia.
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Garden Location/Conditions - Greenhouse / conservatory - Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter - do not over-water in winter
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Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving - - for greenhouse - ericaceous compost - dappled light - moderate humidity.
Gardenia - Care Guide
Buy Varieties of GARDENIA

GARDENIA augusta 'Crown Jewel' >
Commonly known as: Cape jasmine.
Double white perfumed flowers. Frost hardy


GARDENIA jasminoides >
Commonly known as: Cape jasmine.
(syn. Floribunda) - a compact bush for the greenhouse with creamy-white heavily scented camellia-like flowers and handsome glossy foliage
Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

Vermin & Pest Control
SB Plant Invigorator
This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide.
Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
Only £9.00

Garden Goodies
Max/Min Digital Thermometer
Thermometer which displays current temperature in the centre, with Max above and min below.
Suitable for use outdoors or in the greenhouse / conservatory.
With batteries included
Only £20.00