Gardenia, Cape Jasmine, Gandharaj 'Miami Supreme'

Gardeniajasminoides

Genus
Gardenia (gar-DEEN-ya)
Species
jasminoides (jaz-min-OY-deez)
Synonym
Gardenia augusta
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Kennedy, California

Auburndale, Florida

Big Pine Key, Florida

Groveland, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Kissimmee, Florida

Merritt Island, Florida

Newberry, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Rockledge, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Deer Park, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Groveland, FL | May 2012 | positive

Beautiful blooms from 3-5" across. Gorgeous intoxicating fragrance. Growing well in my yard.

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Puyallup, WA (Zone 8b) | May 2008 | positive

This is the best gardenia I've ever had. It was trained to grow like a small tree, supported by a stake. It's 5 foot tall and I just boug...Read More

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