LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but never soggy.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 12 in. tall, spreading 24 to 36 in. wide.
| Description | Petite white flowers with a lovely classic gardenia scent, on lush, finely textured, glossy evergreen foliage. The superior rootstock gives it excellent resistance to nematodes as well as the ability to thrive in poor soils and easily take up soil nutrients. Place near entrances, courtyards, or outdoor living spaces to best enjoy the fragrance. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Passion Flower(Passiflora); Azalea (Azalea); Daphne (Daphne); New Zealand Flax (Phormium); Camellia (Camellia) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Handle with care when transplanting; gardenia roots are best undisturbed. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Apply an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Prune to maintain size and shape. |



