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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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    Gardenia jasminoides 'Kleim's Hardy'

    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
    Photo of Gardenia jasminoides 'Kleim's Hardy' flower by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Gardenia jasminoides 'Frostproof'

    aka Gardenia angusta 'Frostproof', Gardenia jasminoides 'Frost Proof', Frostproof Hardy Gardenia

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Gardenia jasminoides 'Frostproof' flower by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Gardenia carinata

    aka Gardenia coronaria, Gardenia coronata, Yellow Gardenia

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 10'

    Width: 10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Gardenia carinata form by Peter Richardson
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    Gardenia jasminoides 'Four Seasons'

    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
    Photo of Gardenia jasminoides 'Four Seasons' flower by Peter Richardson
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    Gardenia jasminoides 'Chuck Hayes' PP8755

    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
    Photo of Gardenia jasminoides 'Chuck Hayes' PP8755 flower by Cistus Nursery
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