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Gardenia Crown Jewel
Gardenia Crown Jewel (PP#19896) is a compact, dwarf evergreen shrub prized for its neat mounding habit and thick, glossy dark green foliage. This highly fragrant gardenia produces abundant double white flowers with an intense, sweet scent that blooms from early summer through fall. Gardenia Crown Jewel performs best in partial sun and thrives in moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Its manageable size and extended bloom season make Gardenia Crown Jewel an excellent choice for foundation plantings, borders, and containers where fragrance and year-round beauty are desired.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
3' - 5’ |
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Spacing: |
4’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 10 |
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Culture: |
Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall, Year-Round |
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
IMAGE: Meneerke bloem, Gardenia angusta, CC BY-SA 3.0, Photoset by Carl Lewis, Gardenia jasminoides (1)+(2)
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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