- Partial Shade to Partial Sun (3 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 2 - 3 Feet
- Mature Spread 2 - 3 Feet
- Growing Zones 8 - 10
The Buttons Gardenia is a prolific bloomer that provides a lot of visual interest and sweetly scented flowers in a compact package. Buds burst open to reveal pure white double blooms. The lovely flowers of Gardenia jasminoides 'Buttons' adorn the plant from summer through fall. The flowers are beautiful, but the sweet scent of the blooms takes this plant to the next level. Ovate, glossy deep green foliage, has smooth, rounded edges and is dense, filling in the plant and giving it a full form.
The compact size is ideal for containers or mixed beds with limited space. Since the Buttons Gardenia doesn’t get very big, it is perfect for gardeners who want the look and fragrance of a Gardenia without the effort necessary to maintain a large shrub. The compact Buttons Gardenia also works well alongside other Gardenia varieties and should be planted toward the front of the grouping.
Buttons Gardenia Care
Plant the Buttons Gardenia in full sun to partial shade. Give this plant fertile, moist soil with good drainage. The Buttons Gardenia has medium water needs, but container plants will need water when the top few inches of potting mix are dry. Apply a layer of mulch to retain moisture. Fertilize the plant using a plant food for acid-loving evergreens to keep the flowers blooming throughout the summer.
Move container plants to a protected area for the winter. Prune landscape plants in late summer after the flowers fade. Remove leggy branches and cut growth back by one-third to encourage a full, bushy form in the spring.
Buttons Gardenia Spacing
The Buttons Gardenia is a dwarf variety with a compact form. Mature shrubs reach 2 feet tall and wide. Space shrub 2 feet apart for a continuous planting or feature one plant in a 12-inch container.
Buttons Gardenia Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 - 10 |
Plant Type: |
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Partial Sun (3 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 2 - 3 Feet |
Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet |
Spacing: 2 - 3 Feet |
Habit: Upright |
Flower Color(s): White |
Flower Description: White Shades |
Bloom Period: Spring to Summer |
Foliage Type: Evergreen |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Foliage Description: Dark Glossy Green |
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
Watering: Average |
Resists: N/A |
Tolerates: N/A |
Attracts: Butterflies |
Container Role: |
Uses: Containers, Mass Planting, Sensory Gardens |
Features: Fragrant, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
Brand: |
Common Name: Buttons Gardenia |
Other Name(s): Cape Jasmine, Gandharaj, Gardenia Augusta |
Scientific Name: Gardenia jasminoides 'Buttons' PP 24,229 |
- SKU:
- 123PLA0055-npn
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Pre-Ordered Plants
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Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
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Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
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Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
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