GoBuyPlants Gardenia US Hardiness Zones sku-14976805707

GoBuyPlants August Beauty Gardenia is a dwarf evergreen shrub in a 3 gal pot. It has thick, glossy dark green leaves and large, fragrant, double White flowers. It blooms year-round where temperatures stay above 60 degrees F; otherwise, it flowers from late spring to early summer. Grow it in part sun and moist, well-drained acidic soil. Height: 3' to 5'; spread: 2' to 3'; spacing: 3'.

It is listed for USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 11 and has spring and summer interest, with year-round interest in suitable conditions. This high-maintenance shrub needs regular watering without letting the soil dry out. Fertilize in spring or summer to encourage flowers, not in fall, when fertilizer encourages tender growth. Mulch the planted area and prune after flowering.

Drip irrigation may help prevent leaf spot. Insects, powdery mildew, dieback and sooty mold can be problems. Uses include accents, group plantings, borders, woodland gardens, rock gardens, containers and foundation plantings. Suggested companion plants are azalea, camellia and coral bells. Image credits: Forest & Kim Starr, Starr 080117-1710 Gardenia augusta, CC BY 3.0; (2) David J.

Stang, Gardenia jasminoides 8zz, CC BY-SA 4.0; (3) Biswarup Ganguly, Gardenia - Kolkata 2011-03-29 2095, CC BY 3.0. Plants may differ in appearance from the images. Category: US Hardiness Zones. SKU: sku-14976805707. UPC: 097892111532.