0.000
gardenias
Featured
Resistances
Humidity tolerant
Suitable Locations
Espalier, Houseplant, Topiary
Soil pH Preferences
Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0), Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Sun Requirements
Full Sun to Partial Shade, Partial or Dappled Shade
Uses
Cut Flower, Windbreak or Hedge
Wildlife Attractant
Bees
Bloom Size
2"-3", 3"-4"
Containers
Needs excellent drainage in pots, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Flower Color
White
Flower Time
Late spring or early summer, Late summer or early fall, Spring, Summer
Flowers
Fragrant, Showy
Leaves
Evergreen
Life cycle
Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness
Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Miscellaneous
Tolerates poor soil
Plant Habit
Shrub
Plant Height
4 to 5 feet
Plant Spread
2 to 3 feet
Propagation: Other methods
Cuttings: Stem
Awards and Recognitions
RHS AGM
Detailed Information

Gardenia jasminoides, including the ‘August Beauty’ cultivar, is native to **Asia**, specifically:

* **China**
* **Taiwan**
* **Japan**

While it’s now widely cultivated around the world, its origins lie in these regions of Asia.

Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots