Are there different varieties of gardenias?
There are more than 200 gardenia varieties, ranging in size from dwarf and groundcover cultivars to shrubs reaching eight feet in height and spread. Depending on the cultivar, the flowers can be either single or double and range from two to four inches in diameter.
What is the best gardenia variety?
Possibly one of the best known and most popular of all gardenia varieties, Gardenia jasminoides features white flowers. The plant can have single or double blooms, depending on the cultivar. Also known as the Cape Jasmine, the flowers make great cut flowers.
What is the most fragrant variety of gardenia?
Aimee Yashioka – Commonly called Cape Jasmine or Cape Jessamine, these are old-time gardenias. Varieties are known for their intense fragrance and their gorgeous, ivory-white, double blooms that can reach 4 to 5 inches (10-13 cm.) across. These are the specimens that gave the species its reputation.
Which gardenia is the hardiest?
Gardenia jasminoides ‘Kleim’s Hardy
Gardenia jasminoides ‘Kleim’s Hardy’ This hardiest of gardenias has a versatile, dwarf habit that works great in containers, raised beds and in the foreground of borders. The showy, white, star-like, five-petal flowers have a lovely fragrance that can be best enjoyed when planted near entryways and patios.
How do I identify my gardenia?
Most gardenia flowers are white, and some have yellow centers. In some, the white flowers deepen to creamy yellow with age. Many gardenia species feature flowers that have several layers of petals in a spiral pattern, resembling roses, while a few others have flowers that feature only a single layer of petals.
Do gardenias need sun or shade?
Gardenias usually perform best in full sun but may appreciate shade during the hottest part of the day in the warmest parts of their hardiness range. They seem to grow best in humid areas and don’t tolerate drought or arid conditions well.
Which Gardenia has the largest flowers?
Aimee Yoshioka
Aimee Yoshioka is the largest flowered of all Gardenias with large, glossy, dark green foliage on a vigorous and moderately fast growing evergreen shrub. The large dark foliage provides a wonderful foil for the large white flowers.
Which is the easiest Gardenia to grow?
Gardenia augusta ‘Florida’ – A gardeners favourite gardenia. Highly fragrant, easy to grow, ideal for pots, grows to 1m high. Gardenia augusta ‘Radicans’ – low, spreading variety, producing double white flowers on dark glossy leaves.
Is Miracle Grow good for gardenia?
From one of the top names in gardening aids, the best overall pick for feeding gardenias is Scotts Miracle-Gro Miracid Acid-Loving Plant Food. This water-soluble fertilizer is designed to be mixed with water and poured over foliage or around the base of the plant.