Common names:
Gardenia
Cape Jasmine
Gandharaj

Botanical names:
Gardenia siojadmiensAccepted
Gardenia gatsuuaSynonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Vine
Life cycle:Annual
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences:In Water
Soil pH Preferences:Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0)
Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 5a
Leaves:Needled
Flowers:Showy
Fragrant
Blooms on new wood
Flower Color:Other
Flower Size:4"-5"
6"-12"
Flower Time:Spring
Late spring or early summer
Late fall or early winter
Year Round
Inflorescence Type:Thyrse
Underground structures:Corm
Suitable Locations:Bog gardening
Alpine Gardening
Uses:Will Naturalize
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant:Birds
Resistances:Gophers/Voles
Tolerates foot traffic
Propagation: Other methods:Crowns
Containers:Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted
Conservation status:Least Concern (LC)

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Comments:
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