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    GARDENIA
    GARDENIA
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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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Grown for their attractive foliage and fragrant, showy flowers.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Whiteflies, mealybug, grey mould (Botrytis).
    • Place of origin
      Tropical Africa and Asia.
    • Evergreen
    • 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
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Acid / ericaceous loving
      For greenhouse - ericaceous compost - dappled light - moderate humidity.
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    varieties
    GARDENIA augusta 'Crown Jewel'
    Double white perfumed flowers. Frost hardy
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £18.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    Useful extras...

    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.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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