Evergreen Shrubs (Flowering) – Jubilation Gardenia

• 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