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Gardenia tubifera var. kula

Also Known As

  • Golden Gardenia
  • Golden Pinwheel Gardenia
  • Kedah Gardenia

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Gardenia tubifera var. kula plant details

Gardenia tubifera var. kula is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gardenia tubifera var. kula

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rubiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant, houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gardenia tubifera var. kula

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The 2" wide 8-petaled fragrant flowers on 3-4" long tubes open a creamy yellow and mature to a rich orange. The flowers come with new growth throughout the warmer months of the year and beginning in early spring. Large tropical heavily textured deep rich green foliage. A must for the collector! The Golden Gardenia needs a rich, moist but well-drained, acidic soil. Provide high light when grown indoors.

Gardening facts about Gardenia tubifera var. kula plant

How to Grow Gardenia tubifera var. kula

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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