Botanical Name: Common Names:
Gardenia augusta Magnifica Fragrant Gardenia,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Rounded
Description:
One of the largest Gardenias with a rounded habit. Glossy, dark green foliage and big, white, sweetly scented blooms are enjoyed through the warmer months. Grows approx 1.5m x 1.5m.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Cut Flower, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Hedging / Screening, Mass Planting, Topiary / Espalier, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Scale, Thrips, Yellow Leaves
Cultural Notes: Requres warmth, shelter and plenty of water in the flowering season. Prune lightly to shape after flowering. Plant in well drained, acidic, soil in a sunny spot. The root system is shallow and sensitive, so mulch generously with a quality mulch to keep plants healthy throughout the year and control weeds. Container plants should be potted in good quality potting mix with a high organic content.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rubiaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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