Gardenia Radicans

Bring gardenia fragrance to the front of beds with a low, spreading evergreen shrub. Radicans Gardenia forms a compact ground-hugging mound with small glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers. Its low profile works well along walkways, beneath taller shrubs, and in containers.

Growing Guide

  • Sun Exposure: Part Sun
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 - 11
  • Mature Height: 0.5'–1'
  • Mature Width: 2'–3'
  • Spacing: 2'
  • Soil: Acidic, rich, moist, well-drained soil
  • Water Needs: Moderate
  • Growth Rate: Moderate

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Gardenia jasminoides 'Radicans'
  • Common Name: Radicans Gardenia
  • Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub and Groundcover
  • Bloom Color: White
  • Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Year-Round
  • Foliage: Evergreen
  • Growth Habit: Low-Growing and Spreading
  • Pollinator Friendly: Yes

Key Features

  • Fragrant white flowers
  • Low spreading habit
  • Glossy evergreen foliage
  • Excellent foreground shrub
  • Useful in containers

Landscape Uses

  • Groundcover plantings
  • Low foundations
  • Borders
  • Containers
  • Fragrant gardens

Planting & Care Tips

  • Plant in part sun.
  • Provide acidic, well-drained soil.
  • Water regularly during establishment.
  • Prune lightly after flowering if spread needs to be controlled.

Companion Plants

  • Gardenia Kleim's Hardy
  • Aucuba Picturata
  • Carex Evergold
  • Buxus Franklin's Gem
  • Liriope Big Blue

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.

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Radicans Gardenia with low spreading glossy foliage and white flowers
Radicans Gardenia with low spreading glossy foliage and white flowers
Radicans Gardenia with low spreading glossy foliage and white flowers
Radicans Gardenia with low spreading glossy foliage and white flowers
Radicans Gardenia with low spreading glossy foliage and white flowers
Radicans Gardenia with low spreading glossy foliage and white flowers
Radicans Gardenia with low spreading glossy foliage and white flowers
Radicans Gardenia with low spreading glossy foliage and white flowers
Radicans Gardenia with low spreading glossy foliage and white flowers
Radicans Gardenia with low spreading glossy foliage and white flowers

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