Gardenia

Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides) — Mediterranean plant.

Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides) – Mediterranean plant. The gardenia has waxy white, intensely fragrant flowers on glossy foliage; demanding as to acid soil and humidity.

Benefits

• Mediterranean look, decorative on the terrace
• Drought- and heat-resistant

• Available sizes: 13 cm, 19 cm, 24 cm

Seasonal care

• Spring: Start of the growing season: apply a suitable fertiliser and provide full sun.
• Summer: Water moderately. Tolerates heat and drought well.
• Autumn: Autumn is a good time for planting; gradually reduce watering.
• Winter: Frost-sensitive (down to about 2°C) – overwinter it in a bright, cool place.

Specifications

• Botanical name: Gardenia jasminoides
• Botanical family: Rubiaceae
• Life cycle: Perennial
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Exposure: Sun
• Placement: Outdoors / container
• Growth rate: Medium
• Minimum temperature: 2 °C
• Drought resistance: High
• Mature height: 100-250 cm
• Mature width: 80-150 cm
• Flowering period: May–September
• Flower colour: White
• Fragrance: Intense
• Soil: Well drained, sandy loam
• pH: 5,0-6,0
• Watering: Moderate
• Fertilising: Spring–summer
• Pruning: Spring
• Mulching: Recommended (in winter)
• Product code: 4018172
• EAN code: 6420384018172

Warnings

• Needs acid soil and lime-free water
• Sensitive to frost and draughts
• High atmospheric humidity

Frequently asked questions

Does it survive winter outdoors?
Not entirely – it is frost-sensitive (down to about 2°C); in northern regions it should be sheltered in winter or grown in a pot.

What exposure and watering does it prefer?
Sun; moderate watering. The gardenia has waxy white, intensely fragrant flowers on glossy foliage; demanding as to acid soil and humidity.

When does it flower?
Flowering period: May-September.