Gardenias are native to Eastern Asia (China, Taiwan and Japan) they have large, creamy white flowers and glossy green leaves. The flowers have an exquisite perfume that pervades surrounding areas and creates a magical, romantic atmosphere in the garden.Ga
Florida is great to use as an attractive specimen shrub in pot or garden. Create a stunning sweet fragrant border, planting 30cm to 50cm apart.
Common Name:
Gardenia Florida, Cape Jasmine
Botanical Name:
Gardenia Augusta 'Florida'
Plant size:
Approx 20 - 25cm
Pot size:
140mm pot.
Max growth:
Approx 1.5 m high and 1.2m wide.
Maintenance:
Requires acid soil, ideally moist and high in organic matter, but well drained. Mildly sensitive to frost.
Planting:
Fertilize at the beginning of Spring
Plant 3 per meter to make a great hedge or border.