Gardenia augusta 'Radicans'

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Miniature Trailing Gardenia

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Sanchez & Maddux

 

Description

As a miniature sized gardenia, this plant grows to a size of 6"-12" high and 2'-3' wide. Its leaves are small and dark green in color, which often have streaks of white on them. In the summer, flowers are double white, fragrant, and 1" across. This plant requires sun to part shade for adequate growth.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Acid

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Entry

 

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.