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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
£16.50 each
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Good to know
Syn. G. augusta -
Pests & Diseases
Whiteflies, mealybug, grey mould(Botrytis). -
Place of origin
China, Taiwan, Japan. -
Evergreenleaves 10cm (4in) or more long.
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White
Creamy white -
Formal doubleMulti rows of petals in a symmetrical shape, no stamen showing
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Saucer-shapedTo 8cm (3in) across
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Greenhouse / 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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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Lanceolate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (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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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.
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperate
Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F) -
Scented flowers
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Neutral to acid soil
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Partial shade
Light or dappled shade -
Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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