Radicans is a low-growing dwarf or miniature plant that is often used as a ground cover since it grows horizontally as shrubbery, giving the appearance of branching out, yet maintains a round form. The plant has small leaves as well as small flowers. It can be used in larger pots for its dramatic tendency to grow over the pot in a cascade effect.
Nanu or Na'u Gardenia brighamii is a native Hawaiian gardenia that is critically rare as a wild plant. In fact, there are less than 15 to 20 wild plants in existence.
This tree like gardenia is also called Forest Gardenia. There are some hybrids often sold as Gardenia brighamii. The Gardenia brighamii is on the endangered plant species list. In fact, until , it was illegal to grow this plant. However, this gardenia was allowed to be planted or used as a houseplant when the law was changed. Possibly one of the best known and most popular of all gardenia varieties, Gardenia jasminoides features white flowers.
The plant can have single or double blooms, depending on the cultivar. Also known as the Cape Jasmine, the flowers make great cut flowers. Mystery Gardenia is perhaps the best known cultivar with white double blooms 4" to 5" wide. Aimee Yoshioka Gardenia jasminoides is a cultivar that features lots of 3" to 5" wide white flowers. The blooms appear in late spring. It is grown as a hedge, bordering plant or shrub plants.
Belmont Gardenia Gardenia jasminoides is a beautiful cultivar that has large flowers and dark leaves. Because of their delightful fragrance, plant Gardenias in areas where people will pass or sit frequently. Examples include:. Gardenias are acid-loving plants that do well as container plants and are often the best way to grow them.
This allows for moving them to more protected areas during cold or inclement weather. Always protect these delicate plants from very harsh, cold winter winds. Help keep the acidic soil moist around plants by mulching. Avoid placing mulch against the plant stems as this may cause rot. In mid-March, give your Gardenia plants a feeding of blood meal, fish emulsion, or commercial acidic plant food. Provide another feeding late in June for better blooming. It is always smart to place Gardenias near a wall or in an otherwise sheltered location to protect them against extreme temperatures and harsh winds.
If planted in an area with ample sun, gentle air circulation, and excellent drainage, gardenias can be relatively pest and disease-free. Details on: Gardenia Light Requirements. Plant your Gardenias near a deck or window where you can enjoy the divine flowers' fragrance! Native to China, Taiwan and Japan, this beautiful, shrubby evergreen species emits a captivating, sweet fragrance reminiscent of Jasmine, hence its name.
Gardenia 'Heavy Scent' Gardenia Hips or Seed pods Gardenia 'Pinwheel ' Over Gardenia varieties are available in a wide range of height, flower size and color, leaf size and color, blooming time and duration, and shrub habit.
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