- 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
