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Gardenia jasminoides Sweet Tea™ PP27258

Scientific Name: Gardenia jasminoides 'PIIGA-II'

Also Known As

  • Sweet Tea Cape Jasmine
  • Sweet Tea Gardenia

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Gardenia jasminoides Sweet Tea™ PP27258 plant details

Gardenia jasminoides Sweet Tea™ PP27258 is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gardenia jasminoides Sweet Tea™ PP27258

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rubiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gardenia jasminoides Sweet Tea™ PP27258

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sweet Tea Gardenia has large, tennis ball-sized, double flowers. It's a strong rebloomer and a zone cold hardier than most. Gardenias are beloved members of every southern garden, but they do sometimes cause heartbreak due to lack of winter hardiness. We admonish to select a cold hardy variety (there aren't many) and we can recommend Sweet Tea with confidence into zone 7. Of course, the fragrance on this cape jasmine is heavenly. To compare with Double Mint, Sweet Tea one has larger flowers borne on a slightly larger shrub. Plus, it's more cold hardy. Flowers aren't as fully double as Double Mint. Sweet Tea Gardenia is one of two First Editions® Gardenias that we grow.

By: Cutting Edge Plants

Gardening facts about Gardenia jasminoides Sweet Tea™ PP27258 plant

How to Grow Gardenia jasminoides Sweet Tea™ PP27258

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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