Gardenia

Uses:

  • Flowering Hedges
  • Garden Borders
  • Sensory Gardens

Features:

  • Fragrant Flowers
  • Evergreen Foliage
  • Attracts Pollinators

Sunlight:

  • Partial Shade to Full Sun
  • 4+ Hours of Direct Sun

Growing Zones:

Gardenia Care

Gardenia shrubs are popular in southern states and typically grown for their fragrant flowers and evergreen foliage. These are perfect as a flowering evergreen hedge or garden border. Or grow these in planters in an entryway or on the patio to enjoy the fragrant blooms.

Why Buy Gardenia Shrubs Online?

Gardenia are flowering evergreen shrubs in the coffee family Rubiaceae. These plants grow in warm tropical climates and are native to Africa, Asia, Madagascar and Pacific Islands. These can also be grown as small ornamental trees. The broad leaves are typically dark green and glossy, but with a leathery texture and feel. The flowers typically bloom from mid spring to mid summer and are very fragrant. The blooms are usually white with yellow tubular-based centers.

Gardenia are primarily grown in southern states. Great as flowering evergreen hedges or as garden borders. The strong scented flowers are why gardeners love these plants, even in planters for year round interest. 

The Best Way To Use Gardenia

Most gardenia are winter hardy to growing zones 6 to 11. The plants can grow from 2 ft up to 6ft tall and wide. The growth habit is typically mounded. The plants prefer well conditioned soil and also well drained soil. Plant in a location that gets sun during the day and shade in the hot afternoon. The plants prefer very humid conditions and are perfect for southern states. 

Use gardenia on your property as evergreen garden borders, flowering hedges, in garden containers. The fragrant flowers will draw attention anywhere you grow the plants.