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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 |
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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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