Common Name: Gardenia
Variety: Celestial Star™ Gardenia
Genus species: Gardenia jasminoides 'PS-2013-4' PP29008
Patent Info: PP29008
Features:
Celestial Star™ Gardenia is a classic, evergreen shrub that offers fragrant double blooms in Spring and Fall. Plant in landscape or in patio containers and place near doorways or wherever you would like to fully enjoy the fragrant flowers. In addition, Celestial Star™ Gardenia is deer resistant, pollinator friendly, and heat tolerant. As a bonus, these flowers are fantastic for floral designs, just clip a few and add them to any bouquet to bring the wonderful fragrant blooms indoors.
Sun: Full to Part Sun; 6+ hours direct sun daily
Water: Prefers consistent soil moisture
Hardiness Zone: Hardy in Zones 7-9:
Annual for Zones 6 & below
Bloom Time: Spring & Fall
Mature Size: 4' T x 4' W
Prune: Prune after flowering
Soil Type: Neutral to acidic, well-drained soil, mulch recommended
Fertilize: Use a Slow-Release, Granular Even Ratio (10-10-10) Formula in early Spring, repeat as directed.
Illegal Propagation Prohibited