Max Height: 2-12m Spread: 1-3m

Origin: China, Taiwan, Japan Family: Rubiaceae

Common Name: Gardenia, Cape Jasmine, Gandharaj Flower Colour: White

Drought Tolerance: Low Salinity Tolerance: Low

Sun Tolerance: Medium Wind Tolerance: High

Water Requirement: Low PH Level: Basic

Pest Tolerance: Medium Disease Tolerance: High

Growth rate: Fast Fragrance: Yes

 

Gardenia jasminoides, the gardenia, cape jasmine, cape jessamine, Danh-Danh, or Jasmin is Medium to large shrub, or sometimes small tree, frequently bushy, with ovate, elliptic, or lance-shaped, glossy, deep green leaves, 10cm or longer, usually borne in whorls of 3.  Usually grown in its double-flowered variants.

Gardenia jasminoides, commonly known as gardenia, is an evergreen flowering plant of the coffee family Rubiaceae. Gardenia are bushy evergreen shrubs or trees, with attractive glossy leaves and large, fragrant white funnel.

This is a gorgeous plant, which although it can be quite challenging will reward you with the most highly scented, exquisite flowers. The perfume from these plants is intoxicating, filling the surrounding area with fragrance. The perfectly formed rose-like 'waxy' white flowers, which are often used in bridal bouquets, are supported by rich green glossy leaves to form a beautifully rounded plant. Delivered in bud and flower, it is a delightful houseplant.