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Gardenia thunbergia
Also Known As
- Thunberg's Gardenia
- White Gardenia
Plant type
tree, shrub
size
- H: 6'-15'
- W: 4'-10'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Gardenia thunbergia plant details
Gardenia thunbergia is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Features glossy texture. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Gardenia thunbergia
- Plant type: shrub or tree
- Plant family: rubiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, fragrant, winter interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gardenia thunbergia
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Gardenia thunbergia
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Fruit
- green
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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aka Gardenia 'Kleims Hardy', Kleim's Hardy Gardenia
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Gardenia augusta 'Vietnam', Cape Jasmine, Gandharaj, Gardenia, Vietnamese Gardenia
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7b-10a
Size
Height: 3'-8'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
aka Gardenia coronaria, Gardenia coronata, Yellow Gardenia
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 10'
Width: 10'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
aka Gardenia angusta 'Four Seasons', Gardenia augusta 'Four Seasons', Gardenia florida 'Four Seasons', Gardenia grandiflora 'Four Seasons', Four Seasons Cape Jasmine, Four Seasons Gandharaj
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
aka Gardenia augusta 'Chuck Hayes', Chuck Hayes Cape Jasmine, Chuck Hayes Common Gardenia, Chuck Hayes Hardy Double Gardenia
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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