Evergreen Shrub – Radican Gardenia

Radican Gardenia 

Botanical name: gardenia jasminoides ‘radicans’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 1-2 ft in height with a 2-3 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 7-10 

Growth rate: grows less than 1 ft per year 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: white 

Bloom time:  spring-summer 

Pruning instructions: trim to maintain desired shape and size in the winter/early spring before new growth begins to emerge

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings 

Landscape use: accent plant, border, edging, container plant 

Special features: re-bloomer, compact size, 

Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

use a slow-release balanced fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: azaleas, camellias, lavender, pieris 

Toxicity level: toxic for pets if ingested, non-toxic for humans 

Invasive species: no