Gardenia
Gardenia
common name; jasmine
Best known for their fragrant white flowers, gardenias are heat-loving evergreen shrubs that have become a gardening symbol in the Southeast. Another common name is cape jasmine.
Fragrant
Gardenia
common name; jasmine
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Subfamily: | Ixoroideae |
| Tribe: | Gardenieae |
| Genus: | Gardenia |
Gardenia
Best known for their fragrant white flowers, gardenias are heat-loving evergreen shrubs that have become a gardening symbol in the Southeast. Another common name is cape jasmine.
Special Features
EvergreenFragrant
Growing Requirements of Gardenia Plants
Gardenia requirements are very exact, and to insure your plants continued bloom, these needs must be met.- Full sun, with some shading in the summer (in the hottest areas)
- An acid soil with a pH between 5 and 6
- Keep the soil moist, but never soggy
- Humidity, or daily misting
- Heavy feeding
- **Cool night temperatures**
Care
Gardenias require at least an inch of rain (or equivalent watering) each week. Apply a 2- to 4-inch layer of organic mulch to help keep soil moist, reduce weeding, and maintain a constant soil temperature. Feed monthly during the growing season with an acidifying fertilizer. Prune in early spring to shape the bush, and deadhead after flowering to encourage more flowering. Check periodically for white flies and mealybugs, using a horticultural oil or insecticidal soap to control these pests. In regions where the plant is marginally hardy, protect bushes from hard freezes and drying winter winds.
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