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....
  • Evergreen
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
  • 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
  • Soil Conditions
    Acid / ericaceous loving
    For greenhouse - ericaceous compost - dappled light - moderate humidity.

Buy Varieties of GARDENIA

GARDENIA augusta 'Crown Jewel'

GARDENIA augusta 'Crown Jewel'

Cape jasmine

double white perfumed flowers. Frost hardy

 
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GARDENIA jasminoides

GARDENIA jasminoides

Cape jasmine

(syn. Floribunda) - a compact bush for the greenhouse with creamy-white heavily scented camellia-like flowers and handsome glossy foliage

 
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