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Gardenia |
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Cape Jasmine |
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Gandharaj |
Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 4 to 5 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Espalier Topiary |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
Posted by stetchworth (Ocean Springs, MS - Zone 8b) on Sep 29, 2011 7:40 PM Beautiful double white blooms that smell heavenly. You can smell them long before you get to the plant. It can grow into a fairly large bush. [ Reply to this comment | |
MunchkinsMom | On April 16, 2011 | Transplanted Deck bed, 1 gallon plant |
MunchkinsMom | On April 15, 2011 | Obtained plant Date approximate from Lowe's(?) |
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