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gardenias
Featured
Resistances
Humidity tolerant
Suitable Locations
Houseplant
Soil pH Preferences
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3), Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Sun Requirements
Full Sun to Partial Shade, Partial or Dappled Shade
Uses
Cut Flower, Medicinal Herb, Windbreak or Hedge
Wildlife Attractant
Bees
Bloom Size
1"-2", 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, Spring, Summer
Flowers
Fragrant, Showy
Leaves
Broadleaf, Evergreen
Life cycle
Perennial
Plant Habit
Shrub
Plant Height
6 to 12 feet
Plant Spread
2 to 4 feet
Propagation: Other methods
Cuttings: Stem
Awards and Recognitions
Other: National Flower of French Polynesia and the Cook Islands
Detailed Information

The Tiare flower (Gardenia taitensis) is native to **French Polynesia**, specifically **Tahiti**.

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