Gardenia jasminoides

Greenhouse Evergreen Shrub

• Flowers in : Summer
• Germination : Experience Useful
• Aftercare : Particular Care Required
• Ideal for : Conservatories, Pot Plants
• Special Features : Scented
• Height : 6 feet

Description

Deep, evergreen, shining leaves. Heavily scented, double creamy-white blooms. Height: 60-180cm (2-6ft).

Flowers freely in 5-6in pot at 18-30in tall.

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Sowing Instructions

Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 70-75F (20-25C). Sowing Depth: Use an ericaceous (Lime free) compost and cover seeds with its own depth of compost. Sowing Time: Sow at any time of year. Germination usually takes 21-60 days.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Pot on as required into 13cm (5in) and finally 20cm (8in) pots. Provide a temperature of 13-18C (55-65F) through the winter.