dwarf gardenia varieties

Most popular dwarf Gardenia cultivars

Gardenia jasminoides 'Buttons' (Cape Jasmine) ...
Gardenia jasminoides 'Crown Jewel' (Cape Jasmine) ...
Gardenia jasminoides 'Four Seasons' (Cape Jasmine) ...
Gardenia jasminoides 'Golden Magic' (Cape Jasmine) ...
Gardenia jasminoides 'Kleim's Hardy' (Cape Jasmine)

How tall do dwarf gardenias get?

Gardenia jasminoides 'Radicans'

Botanical Pronunciation	gar-DEEN-ee-uh jas-min-NOY-deez RAH-di-kanz
Average Size at Maturity	Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 12 in. tall, spreading 24 to 36 in. wide.
Bloom Time	Summer

How much sun do dwarf gardenias need?

Dwarf gardenias, like their regular sized siblings, are evergreen shrubs with ethereal creamy, white flowers. They need full to partial sun for best bloom in rich, well-draining soil. Miniature gardenia plants are a bit fussy about their care, especially when young.

Which Gardenia is the hardiest?

Frostproof Gardenia is one of the most cold hardy Gardenia varieties, with recommended hardiness ranges from Zone 7 thru 11.......with occasional success even seen in some zone 6b locations if planted in protected areas.

Which Gardenia smells the best?

Aimee Yashioka – Commonly called Cape Jasmine or Cape Jessamine, these are old-time gardenias. Varieties are known for their intense fragrance and their gorgeous, ivory-white, double blooms that can reach four to five inches (10-12 cm.) across. These are the specimens that gave the species its reputation.

How long do dwarf gardenias bloom?

Evergreen shrub to 3', dense, low and spreading to 4'. Blooms in late spring to mid-summer, May and June; gigantic flowers are intensely fragrant; flower bud has twisted spiral appearance; yellowed leaves are sometimes due iron deficiency; the species is bigger and has larger leaves, blooms.

Which gardenia blooms the longest?

Rubiaceae. With a dwarf habit and one of the longest blooming seasons of any Gardenia this is definitely a prized garden shrub or indoor plant.

Do Gardenias like coffee grounds?

In addition to amending the soil with compost or aged manure, these acid-loving plants will appreciate coffee grounds, tea bags, wood ashes, or Epsom salts mixed into the soil as well. Since they are rich in nitrogen, magnesium, and potassium, coffee grounds are oftentimes a more favorable homemade gardenia fertilizer.

Can Gardenias grow in full shade?

Gardenias thrive in light shade and moist soil. They are evergreen, which will provide year-round interest, but it's their intensely fragrant, white flowers that really steal the show. ... These sweet-smelling, shade-loving shrubs can make excellent understory plantings as well.

Do Gardenias like full sun?

Light: Gardenias can handle full sun, but need protection from baking midday or afternoon sun in higher growing zones. North and east-facing exposures are ideal because they will receive bright morning light and some midday light, but won't be in full sun all day or during the absolute heat of the day.

Is gardenia and jasmine the same?

The differences between Jasmine and Gardenia are the type of stems that bear the flowers. Jasmine has a vining and climbing habit and Gardenia has a shrubby habit and the flowers are born on more rigid stems. ... Although gardenia is as green and glossy as the former, its leaves are relatively long, about 12 cm.

Is Cape jasmine and gardenia the same?

A native of Asia, Cape jasmine (Gardenia jasminoides), also called common gardenia, is prized mainly for its ability to perfume the entire yard. Cape jasmine may be used as a groundcover, espalier, hedge, specimen, bonsai or container plant.

What is the best time to plant gardenias?

When to Plant Gardenias

Generally, the best time to plant gardenias is in the fall. ...
In cooler regions (Zones 7), it's best to plant in the spring, as this will ensure that the gardenia has plenty of time to settle in before winter.

What smells better jasmine or gardenia?

Gardenia smells creamy, somewhat heady, and can tend to stand out in a composition to my nose (drowns out other notes). ... Jasmine is sweet, and a bit earthy smelling. It is beautiful and can blend very well with other notes, depending on how it is done.

Does jasmine smell like urine?

Does jasmine smell like urine? Yes, aldehydes -and oakmoss- can smell like pee. (Indolic jasmine can smell like poo as well.) However, the "pee" note should diffuse after the opening and once the scent settles down on your skin.

What plant stinks the most?

Flowers of plants in the genus Rafflesia (family Rafflesiaceae) emit an odor similar to that of decaying meat. This odor attracts the flies that pollinate the plant. The world's largest single bloom is R. arnoldii.

How far apart do you plant dwarf gardenias?

Plant dwarf gardenias 3 feet apart to make a low border. Give them half day sun, humus rich acidic soil, and just a little fertilizer during the growing season. Water them when the soil is dry.

Which Gardenia is best?

Possibly one of the best known and most popular of all gardenia varieties, Gardenia jasminoides features white flowers. The plant can have single or double blooms, depending on the cultivar. Also known as the Cape Jasmine, the flowers make great cut flowers.

How often do gardenias bloom?

Gardenias are flowering evergreen shrubs hardy in zones 7-11. Their long lasting, fragrant white flowers bloom from late spring to fall. Each bloom can last several weeks before wilting.

Why do gardenias smell so good?

Aside from their powerful scent meant to attract insects such as moths, those flowers are often white or pastel, which at night makes them easier for pollinators to see than darker colors. Often flowers pollinated at night are trumpet-shaped, though that is not the case with gardenia flowers.

How do you maximize gardenia blooms?

How to maximize gardenia blooms

Feed your plants. Gardenias use a lot of nutrients to produce so many glorious blossoms. ...
Provide plenty of moisture. Water is essential for flower development. ...
Prune at the right time. Gardenias produce flower buds in late summer and fall for the next year's blooms. ...
Combat Bud Drop.

How do you make gardenias last longer?

Use Sugar and Bleach in the Water

For best results using gardenias as cut flowers, you should add a little sugar and bleach to the water in your vase. Sugar provides an easy meal for the blooms and bleach helps keep the water clean.