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August Beauty Gardenia

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Light Needs

Light Needs

Partial Shade to Full Sun
(At Least 3 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height

Mature Height

6-8 Feet
Mature Spread

Mature Spread

4-6 Feet
Growing Zones

Growing Zones

8 to 11

The August Beauty, Gardenia jasminoides ' August Beauty', has fragrant white 2-3 inch blooms that adorn this glossy, dark green shrub. Flowers for up to 3 months. Makes a superior, fragrant informal hedge. Can be container grown.

August Beauty Gardenia Care

Plant in moist soil with good drainage. Fertilize regularly with an acid fertilizer. Water weekly- more often when temperatures reach above 80 degrees. Prune to shape only in late fall.

August Beauty Gardenia Spacing

For a fragrant, informal hedge, plant 4’ apart as measured from the center of each plant. In the shrub border or as a foundation plant, space 6’ apart from the center of each plant.

August Beauty Gardenia Plant Facts

USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-11
Flower Color(s): White
Bloom Period: Spring through Fall
Foliage Color(s): Green
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun
Height: 4 - 6 Feet
Spread: 4 - 6 Feet
Habit: Rounded
Watering: Medium
Features: Showy, Fragrant Flowers
Scientific Name: Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty'
Common Name: August Beauty Gardenia
SKU:
400.0169000-tpf
Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Quart Pot
Quart Pot

Also Known As:
Quart

Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year

Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"

Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W

Volume:
1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart
2.5 Quart

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"

Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W

Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot
#1 Pot

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"

Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W

Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot
#2 Pot

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"

Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W

Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot
#3 Pot

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"

Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W

Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

#5 Pot
#5 Pot

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon

Plant Age:
~3-4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"

Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W

Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Plant Shipping
Pre-Ordered Plants

Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.

Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule

Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.

Growing Zone Estimated Ship Week
Zone 10March 31th
Zone 9March 31st
Zone 8April 7th
Zone 7April 14th
Zone 6bApril 21st
Zone 6aApril 28th
Zone 5bMay 5th
Zone 5aMay 12th
Zone 4May 19th
Zone 3May 26th

Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.

Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.

Plants Shipping Now

Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.

Shipping Destinations

Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.

This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.

If you have any questions about shipping restrictions, feel free to reach out to our team!

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Diane W.
October 02, 2022
Beautiful gardenia...
I wish you hadnt waited so long to let me know the watering schedule since I didnt water like you recommended and Ive been gone 4 days with no water.I pray it still looks beautiful.Instructions should come with the plant Otherwise it is a very healthy plant.The best I have ever received in the mail from any plant company.Thanks
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John D.
July 29, 2022
Beautiful...
Received a very nice specimen.Excellent packaging and speedy shipping.I appreciate the information included regarding watering and acclimating to full sun.I am very happy with this purchase.Thank you!
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Letitia M.
May 17, 2021
Very nice...
Very nice plant
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Nancy S.
May 07, 2021
Impressive
August Beauty Gardenia was a delightful surprise.First time I had ordered from you, and was astounded when my plant arrived heavily laden with buds.Some have already bloomed.Will check out your site again in the fall.Also appreciated the instructions on caring for my plant.
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Stacy G.
July 26, 2020
Great...
The gardenias arrived quickly and in an a well designed package.They not only looked healthy, one of them bloomed within a few days.Really happy with my purchase.Thank you!
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M. L.
January 19, 2020
great smelling flowers
wish this would produce flowers all day, they smell amazing!
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Katie
November 03, 2018
really small flowers but overall a pretty plant
planted these in the spring, and it bloomed the first year.
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Marci
February 28, 2018
flowers
Not happy that this wasn't blooming when it arrived.But it seems like the plant is at least healthy.I hope it blooms soon, because I have guests arriving and want my garden to look nice!
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Laurie
January 30, 2024
Could this be planted now in Central Texas? Or must be planted in Spring?
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Mary L.
January 30, 2024
I have lots of flower buds but none are opening. I fertilize once a week and water 2 times a week or as needed.
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