Gardenia augusta 'Veitchii'
Veitch Compact Gardenia
Description
The growth of this plant is lower and more compact than the 'Mystery' variety. It grows 3'-4' high and as wide. Its foliage is smaller, but has the same dark, glossy green color as the 'Mystery' variety. Its white double flowers are 1.5" wide and are highly fragrant. It needs sun to part shade for growth, and it blooms more profusely than the 'Mystery'.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Ranch, Tropical, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Foundation
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Hedge
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.