Botanical Name: Gardenia thunbergia
Common Name: White Gardenia

 

Use: Outdoors
Indigenous/Exotic : Indigenous
Evergreen/Deciduous : Evergreen
Plant Type : Shrub to small tree
Flower Colour : White to cream
Foliage Colour : Green
Best Season : Winter to spring
Light : Semi-shade
Hardiness : Frost-tender
Attributes : Fragrant flowers
Height (m) : 2 - 5
Spread (m) : 1.5 - 2.5
    
Notes : An open, erect shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves. From winter to spring it bears single white to cream flowers which are fragrant.

 

Makes a good focal point for a shade or woodland garden where the delicate flowers lighten up surrounding plants. Happiest in a frost-free environment or those that experience only light to moderate frost. Prefers areas that get good Summer rains, but can be grown in drier regions, as well as in Winter rainfall areas.

 

Plant in a wind protected position which gets morning sun and afternoon shade or in lightly filtered shade. Grow in rich, well-drained acid soil. Loves humidity - spray the foliage regularly. Feed at least once a month with a balanced food. Keep well watered in Summer during dry weather. Picking the blooms serves as sufficient pruning for all types.