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Gardenia jasminoides 'Veitchii'

Gardenia Veitch

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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

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, 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.