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    • Photo of Gardenia vietnamensis flower, foliage by Peter Richardson

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    Gardenia vietnamensis

    Also Known As

    • Gardenia augusta 'Vietnam'
    • Cape Jasmine
    • Gandharaj
    • Gardenia
    • Vietnamese Gardenia

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-8'
    • W: 2'-5'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10a

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    Gardenia vietnamensis plant details

    Gardenia vietnamensis is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter cream and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds 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. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gardenia vietnamensis

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rubiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and white blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
    Uses: border plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gardenia vietnamensis

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A newer variety flowering intermittently most of the year. The amazing bloomer produces large single fragrant white 6 petaled 3" flowers. Likes sun to part shade, acidic soil, moist well drained, min. temp 40 degrees. It is nematode resistant and the foliage is a very deep glossy green. Does not seem to have the insect problems of other varieties.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Strongly fragrant 3" creamy white single flowers are held against the large deep green glossy foliage on this vigorous evergreen shrub with a naturally dense and rounded habit. The Vietnamese Gardenia is much easier to grow than many Gardenias as it is more tolerant overly moist soils as well as drought once established and has high resistance to Nematodes and other pests.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Gardenia vietnamensis plant

    How to Grow Gardenia vietnamensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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