Evergreen Shrubs (Flowering) – Scentamazing Gardenia

Botanical name: gardenia jasminoides ‘LEETWO’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 3 ft in height and in width

Bloom time: spring and fall

Hardy zone: zones 7-10

Flower color: white

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: grows less than half of a ft per year

Pruning instructions: trim to maintain desired shape and size after the plant has finished its second blooming period in the fall

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: accent, container plant, great for cutting flowers

Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day

Special features: reblooming in the fall, fragrant blooms

Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use a fertilizer for azaleas and camellias in the early spring before the first blooming period

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: clay or loamy

Companion plants: ferns, cast irons, hostas

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for pets

Invasive species: no