Common Name:

Gardenia Florida

Description:

A beautiful evergreen shrub grown for its large, double fragrant, creamy-white flowers, and its deep green leaves.

Categories:

Containers, Hedging, Scented Flowers, Shrubs

Growing Conditions:

Part Shade, Sheltered Position

Uses:

Enjoy the fragrance of the flowers by planting near windows and doors. Ideal container plant. Makes a great cut flower.

Position:

Prefers a sheltered position protected from cold winds and direct sun. Enjoys partial shade in moist, well drained, humus rich soil.

Care:

Prune lightly after flowering if required. Regular dressing of compost and fertiliser will help flowering. Protect from frost. Water generously in warmer months.

Planting:

Cultivate soil before planting. Dig hole twice the width of the container. Remove plant from container and place in the hole so the soil level of the plant is the same as the surrounding ground. Fill hole firmly and water in well even if the soil is moist.