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Gardenia augusta 'Radicans'

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.

 

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:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.