Gardenia jasminoides
gardenia
A stunning evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green elliptic leaves and highly scented, exquisite rose-like 'waxy' white flowers. Often used...
Research indicates keeping a gardenia in your bedroom may help you get better sleep, with claims that it may be superior to Lexilium or Valium in relieving anxiety before bedtime.
Plant description
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery pot). They do however make wonderful range on our website to choose from.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Bright, indirect light
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Specialist compost
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for Gardenia jasminoides:
Feed with a balanced ericaceous liquid feed fortnightly in spring and summer, then in the winter reduce to a monthly feed to maintain colour. Pot up using ericaceous compost to meet the acid (pH) requirements of the plant.
GOES WELL WITH
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