Photo by Peter Richardson
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Gardenia carinata
Also Known As
- Gardenia coronaria
- Gardenia coronata
- Yellow Gardenia
Plant type
tree, shrub
size
- H: 10'
- W: 10'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Gardenia carinata plant details
Gardenia carinata is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and 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 carinata
- Plant type: shrub or tree
- Plant family: rubiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 10 FT wide, 10 FT tall
- Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gardenia carinata
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Garden photo gallery of Gardenia carinata
By: Peter Richardson
Used with permission, all rights reserved
By: Peter Richardson
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Gardening facts about Gardenia carinata plant
How to Grow Gardenia carinata
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- yellow
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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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
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7b-10a
Size
Height: 3'-8'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
aka Gardenia fitzalanii, Randia fitzalanii, Brown Gardenia, Yellow Mangosteen
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 10'-35'
Width: 5'-20'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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