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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
Further Reading....
GARDENIA jasminoides
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Evergreen
leaves 10cm (4in) or more long. -
White
Creamy white -
Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft) -
Medium shrub Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
Bushy shrub. 5- to 12-lobed flowers. Usually grown as one of the double variants. -
Heated greenhouse - warm temperate Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F) -
Partial shade
Light or dappled shade -
Additional Features
Good to know - syn. G. augusta -
Pests & Diseases
whiteflies, mealybug, grey mould(Botrytis). -
Place of origin
China, Taiwan, Japan. -
Flower Shape
Formal double Multi rows of petals in a symmetrical shape, no stamen showing -
Saucer-shaped
to 8cm (3in) across -
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 - under glass use ericaceous compost in full light. Keep barely moist in winter. Might require restrictive pruning -
Hardiness
Tender (greenhouse & conservatory) -
Leaf margin
Entire see photos above -
Leaf shape
Elliptic see photos above -
Lanceolate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Scented Plants
Scented flowers -
Soil Conditions
Neutral to acid soil
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Gardenia - Care Guide
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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
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