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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. -
Pests & Diseases - whiteflies, mealybug, grey mould (Botrytis). -
Place of origin - tropical Africa and Asia. -
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
