Gardenia tree landscaping

Gardenias (Gardenia jasminoides) are intensely fragrant flowering shrubs. Learn what it takes for these tropical evergreens to thrive in this guide.

Gardenia (Cape jasmine ) is a genus of flowering plants in the coffee family, Rubiaceae, native to the tropical and subtropical regions.

See how to make a small fragrant garden on your balcony, terrace or patio in this article.

Our friend and neighbor around the corner, Val, has a gardenia tree in her front yard. It is magnificent to look at and a delight to smell. In fact, its fragrance can be enjoyed at least 20 feet away. Nikki noted that where we come from gardenias are found in pots and usually dying! We think we will add a gardenia tree to our landscaping plan.

Botanical Name: Gardenia jasminoides ‘August Beauty’ For those who appreciate the presence of flowers in addition to privacy, this one fits the bill! Prune it regularly to promote more branches.

When I began introducing gardenias to my garden, I had little idea about their growth potential. However, after gaining hands-on experience and conducting thorough research, I decided to share my insights through this informative article. The Gardenia, scientifically known as Gardenia jasminoides and commonly referred to as cape jasmine, is an evergreen shrub. Its growth ...

Love gardenias but short on space?

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If you love the sweet scent of gardenias in bloom, you might want to consider growing a gardenia hedge. Gardenias are ideal for hedging because they can be trimmed to create a nice shape. Plus, their beautiful glossy leaves look great even when the plants aren’t in flower. You can plant your gardenias either in full sun or part shade but you’ll find that they will flower the best when given protection from the hot afternoon sun.