The Main Plant entry for Gardenias (Gardenia)

This database entry exists to show plant data and photos that apply generically to all Gardenias.

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle:Annual
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences:Wet Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 10b
Leaves:Semi-evergreen
Flowers:Inconspicuous
Other
Flower Size:5"-6"
Over 12"
Flower Time:Summer
Late summer or early fall
Winter
Suitable Locations:Street Tree
Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Uses:Shade Tree
Vegetable
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Resistances:Tolerates foot traffic
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Cane
Containers:Not suitable for containers
Conservation status:Least Concern (LC)

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