Botanical Name: Common Names:
Gardenia thunbergia Tree Gardenia, Star Gardenia,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs, Trees Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
A highly ornamental shrub or small tree form of Gardenia that has the characteristic glossy green leaves and highly fragrant white flowers that you expect from a Gardenia. It grows from 2-5m tall, the flowers are large single whirled shaped on a long tube and heavily perfumed especially at night.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Fragrant Garden, Hedging / Screening, Indoor Plant, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Thrips, Yellow Leaves
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rubiaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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