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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....
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Evergreenleaves 10cm (4in) or more long.
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WhiteCreamy white -
Height2m (6½ft) -
Spread2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBushy shrub. 5- to 12-lobed flowers. Usually grown as one of the double variants.
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperateCan be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F) -
Partial shadeLight or dappled shade
GARDENIA jasminoides
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Additional Features
Good to knowSyn. G. augusta
Pests & DiseasesWhiteflies, mealybug, grey mould(Botrytis).
Place of originChina, Taiwan, Japan. -
Flower ShapeFormal doubleMulti rows of petals in a symmetrical shape, no stamen showingSaucer-shapedTo 8cm (3in) across
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Garden Location/ConditionsGreenhouse / conservatoryNot 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 winterUnder glass use ericaceous compost in full light. Keep barely moist in winter. Might require restrictive pruning
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HardinessTender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Lanceolate(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable 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 PlantsScented flowers
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Soil ConditionsNeutral 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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