First Editions® Sweet Tea™ Gardenia

Gardenia jasminoides 'PIIGA-II'

Sweet Tea Gardenia is an upright reblooming evergreen shrub with a rounded habit and thick, glossy dark green leaves.  Large, sweetly fragrant double white flowers bloom in abundance throughout summer.  Prefers partial sun, acidic, and moist well-drained soils.  

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance.  Water regularly, do not let the soil dry out.   Fertilize in spring or summer to encourage bloom, but do not fertilize in fall- it will encourage tender growth.  Mulch planted area. Prune after flowering. Drip irrigation will help prevent leaf spot. Insects can be a serious problem, as well as powdery mildew, dieback, and sooty mold.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Hydrangea, Coral Bells, Agapanthus

IMAGES: Queerbubbles, Gardeniaflower, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Forest & Kim Starr, Starr-090617-0908-Gardenia augusta-flowers and leaves-Haiku-Maui (24669536490), CC BY 3.0 US, (3) Forest & Kim Starr, Starr-090617-0907-Gardenia augusta-flowering habit-Haiku-Maui (24338174373), CC BY 3.0 US

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

All plants are shipped through UPS ground services.  

Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.