Gardenia jasminoides [augusta] 'August Beauty'

Enjoy AUGUST BEAUTY GARDENIAS for their...

. intensely fragrant summer flowers >>> sweet + jasmine-like
. abundant + prolonged bloom season
. year-round foliage >>> attractive + lustrous
. enduring popularity >>> old-fashioned heirloom plant

usda plant hardiness zones: 8, 9, 10 | sunset plant hardiness zones: 7-9, 12-16, 18-23

mature plant height: 4-6'
plant preferences: bright filtered light [partial shade - afternoon shade], evenly moist, humus-rich [high in organic matter], acid, well-drained soils
plant family: Rubiaceae | Madder Family
plant origin: China . Named in 1760 by Carolus Linnaeus in honor of his friend Dr. Alexander Garden (ca.1730-1791), a prominent botanist and naturalist of Charleston, South Carolina (Otranto Plantation . Beaufort County)
growth habit: more compact branching than species, dense + rounded form, vigorous, prolific flowering, moderate growth rate
flower + season: velvety white, double, 3" across, sweet jasmine-like fragrance [hence the species name] | summer
foliage: evergreen, dark emerald green, glossy
a.k.a. August Beauty Cape Jasmine
growing tips:
. Plant a bit higher than usual to ensure adequate drainage
. Fertilize in early spring [acid food]
. Water regularly until established - Water during dry spells for best performance
. Prune after flowering to maintain desired shape and height
. Maintain a 2" mulch layer year-round [conserves moisture + limits pesky weeds]
. Plant in protected areas away from freezing winter winds in northern climate range
. Avoid unnecessary cultivation around plant once established

Shipping size: Premium Three Gallon Plant