Gardenia
Shrub

Gardenia

Gardenia jasminoides

Glossy evergreen foliage frames intensely fragrant white flowers from late spring into summer.

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly toxic to cats and dogs: mild vomiting or diarrhoea, and sometimes hives.

Bloom Season
May - Aug
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
◐ Part Sun4-6 hours
Water Needs
Moderate
Regular watering
Size & Zones
2-6' tall
USDA Zones 8-11
Bloom Colors
White
Traits
❋ Fragrant⌘ Evergreen▢ Container Friendly
Soil
Loam
Where to buy
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Pairs Well With
Azalea
Shrub
Camellia
Shrub
Hosta
Perennial
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