-
Description
ScentAmazing Gardenia is a dwarf reblooming evergreen shrub with thick, glossy dark green leaves that keep their color year round. The extremely fragrant petite white flowers first bloom in spring and has another flush in summer and fall. Prefers partial sun and moist, well-drained acidic soils. ScentAmazing Gardenia can be used as a groundcover.
|
Type: |
|
|
Height: |
2' - 3.5' |
|
Spread: |
2' - 4’ |
|
Spacing: |
3’ |
|
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 10 |
|
Culture: |
|
|
Bloom Color: |
White |
|
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance. Water regularly, do not let the soil dry out. Fertilize in spring or summer to encourage bloom, but do not fertilize in fall- it will encourage tender growth. Mulch planted area. Prune after flowering. Drip irrigation will help prevent leaf spot. Insects can be a serious problem, as well as powdery mildew, dieback, and sooty mold.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Camellia, Azalea, Hydrangea
IMAGE: Forest & Kim Starr, Starr-090609-0351-Gardenia augusta-flowers and leaves-Haiku-Maui (24595579389), CC BY 3.0 US
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
.jpg){kind=link}