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Gardenia jasminoides 'Martha Turnbull'

Also Known As

  • Martha Turnbull Gardenia

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 5'-7'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Gardenia jasminoides 'Martha Turnbull' plant details

Gardenia jasminoides 'Martha Turnbull' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gardenia jasminoides 'Martha Turnbull'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rubiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 7 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gardenia jasminoides 'Martha Turnbull'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A wonderfully free-flowering Gardenia that was selected by Greg Grant from seed collected from Rosedown Plantation, St. Francisville, Louisiana and named in honor of the garden's owner and horticulturist Martha Turnbull. 2-3" sweetly fragrant, white star-like single flowers are born over a long period beginning in spring and lasting through summer. Cross-pollinated flowers will produce bright orange hips to provide winter interest.

Gardening facts about Gardenia jasminoides 'Martha Turnbull' plant

How to Grow Gardenia jasminoides 'Martha Turnbull'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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