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    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.

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    • 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
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    Not available until May 2025
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    GARDENIA jasminoides
    (syn. Floribunda) - a compact bush for the greenhouse with creamy-white heavily scented camellia-like flowers and handsome glossy foliage
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £16.50
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    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.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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