- Jubilation gardenia
Botanical name: Gardenia jasminoides
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 3 – 4 ft in height and a 3 ft spread
Bloom time: spring – fall
Hardy zone: Zones 7-11
Flower color: white
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: about 2 ft a year
Pruning instructions: Shape plant every 2 months or as needed during growing season
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: Accent, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Slope
Light needs: loves the bright, indirect morning sunlight, about 5 hours of sun a day
Special features: re-blooms in the spring and summer, rich fragrance
Watering instructions: loves constantly damp but well-drained soil. Give about one inch of water a week directly on the base of the plant. Water more often during periods of drought
Fertilizing instructions : Use 3-1-2 or 3-1-3 once a month during growing season
Best time to plant: spring and fall
Best type of soil: sandy or loamy
Companion plants: sunshine ligustrum, purple diamond loropetalum, encore azaleas
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans but toxic for pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
