What is the most fragrant Gardenia?

The most wafting fragrant gardenia I have come across is gardenia ‘lacey lady’ pruned to a standard (with its large flowers, I suspect it’s a Gardenia magnifica hybrid). It can become leggy but it’s tough and can be heavily pruned in late summer to give a fuller appearance when it flowers the following spring.

Where is the best place to plant a Gardenia bush?

Select a site with full sun to light shade. Although a Gardenia plant prefers full sun, some shade is appreciated during the warmer months of the year or its leaves may scorch and its buds may fall off if they get too much sunlight. In hot climates, Gardenias grow best with morning sun and afternoon shade.

What is a grafted Gardenia?

Gardenia varieties are improved when grafted onto Gardenia thunbergii rootstock due to its superior root system and its resistance to root-knot nematodes*, a key benefit to the southeastern part of the United States. This vigorous rootstock is also more efficient at soil nutrient uptake.

How big do jubilation gardenias get?

Jubilation Gardenia

Feature	Fragrant white blooms late spring, summer and fall
Exposure	Full sun to part shade
Flowering Season	Spring, Summer, Fall
Dimensions	3-4′ H x 3-4′ W
Growth Rate	Fast

Which gardenia is the hardiest?

Gardenia jasminoides ‘Kleim’s Hardy’ This hardiest of gardenias has a versatile, dwarf habit that works great in containers, raised beds and in the foreground of borders. The showy, white, star-like, five-petal flowers have a lovely fragrance that can be best enjoyed when planted near entryways and patios.

Are gardenias poisonous to dogs?

What is Gardenia Poisoning? Gardenias are a large group of flowers with hundreds of different colors, shapes, and sizes all over the world. Some are grown indoors as houseplants and some grow outside either wild or in gardens. They are all poisonous to dogs although some are more toxic than others.

Is gardenia annual or perennial?

Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides), a woody perennial shrub, grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 11. If you’re growing gardenias in a cooler climate, plant them in containers and bring them indoors for the winter.

Is Jubilation Gardenia a perennial?

The Jubilation Gardenia, Gardenia jasminoides ‘Leone’, is a compact, moderate to fast growing evergreen shrub with fragrant white blooms from late spring to fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Jubilation works well in containers, as a specimen, as an informal hedge or in the shrub border.

Where to buy the best Gardenia bushes online?

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What kind of plant companion do I need for gardenia?

Choosing Suitable Gardenia Plant Companions. Gardenias also prefer moist, well-drained, acidic soil, so select gardenia plant companions accordingly. Select plants that won’t compete with gardenia’s root zone and allow adequate spacing to prevent crowding. As a general rule, plants with relatively shallow roots are good gardenia plant companions.

What kind of plant is a gardenia plant?

Primarily found outdoors in the south and grown for their fragrant flowers and handsome foliage, gardenias ( Gardenia augusta/Gardenia jasminoides) are popular ornamental shrubs, which are known for their finicky needs. In fact, in some areas, gardenias require considerable maintenance.