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    Gardenia jasminoides 'Shooting Star'

    Also Known As

    • Cape Jasmine
    • Gandharaj
    • Gardenia

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Gardenia jasminoides 'Shooting Star' plant details

    Gardenia jasminoides 'Shooting Star' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gardenia jasminoides 'Shooting Star'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rubiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gardenia jasminoides 'Shooting Star'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the best winter hardiness ratings of the common gardenias. Can make it in Zone 6B if sited properly, a nice cozy corner near a brick house, or something similar. Protect from wind and provide a good mulch. Shooting Start is also noted for its fragrant, single white flowers to 3" in diameter which appear from May to June. Gorgeous, glossy, evergreen foliage is lance-shaped and up to 4" long. This plant originated from seeds originally collected at the Beijing Botanical Garden in China.

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    Gardening facts about Gardenia jasminoides 'Shooting Star' plant

    How to Grow Gardenia jasminoides 'Shooting Star'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Gardenia jasminoides 'Four Seasons' flower by Peter Richardson
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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly sun
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