Scientific: Gardenia Jasminoides
Common: Gardenia, Cape Jasmine
Family: Rubiaceae
Origin: China
Mature Height: Up to 8 ft. Tall.
Mature Width: Up to 8 ft. Wide.
Hardiness Zones USDA: 8, 9, 10, 11
Landscape Use: Fragrant accent. Landscape borders, entryways.
Growth Habit: Evergreen. Medium growth rate.
Foliage/texture: Glabrous, dark green leaves, medium coarse texture.
Flowers: Extra large (4 to 5 inches across) and very fragrant.
Seasonal color: Large white fragrant flowers in spring and fall.
Temperature: Heat and Cold tolerant.
Light: Partial Sun/Shade.
Soil: Ideal soil is acidic (pH at 4-5.5) But does well in various soils.
Watering: Regular, keep soil evenly moist. Semi Drought Tolerant.
Pruning: Very little needed.