Gardenia augusta 'Radicans'
Miniature Trailing Gardenia
Description
As a miniature sized gardenia, this plant grows to a size of 6"-12" high and 2'-3' wide. Its leaves are small and dark green in color, which often have streaks of white on them. In the summer, flowers are double white, fragrant, and 1" across. This plant requires sun to part shade for adequate growth.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow
Accenting Features
Fragrance
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.