Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides · Native to East Asia
Famous for its intensely fragrant, creamy-white blooms set against glossy, deep green leaves — one of the most beloved scented plants.
Available in 11 inch
💧 Keep evenly moist
🪴 Acidic, rich soil
🐾 Mildly toxic — best kept from pets
Care
Light
Wants plenty of bright light with some gentle morning sun. Outdoors it appreciates a spot with bright light but protection from scorching afternoon heat.
Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy, using soft or rainwater if you can. Gardenias are sensitive to drying out and to hard, alkaline water.
Soil & Feeding
Plant in a rich, well-draining, acidic potting mix (the kind made for azaleas or camellias is ideal). Feed with an acid-loving plant fertilizer during the growing season.
Quick Tip
Steady warmth, humidity, and even moisture are the secret to keeping buds from dropping — avoid moving it around once it’s setting flowers.
Details
Gardenia is a handsome evergreen shrub grown above all for its waxy, rose-like white flowers and their rich, unmistakable perfume.
- ✅ Intoxicating, classic gardenia fragrance
- ✅ Glossy evergreen foliage year-round
- ✅ Beautiful as a patio specimen or cut bloom
Size
Available in a 11 inch pot — a generous, ready-to-enjoy size that’s perfect for an entryway, patio, or as a gift, and easy to move to its happy spot.
Good to Know
⚠️ Gardenia is considered mildly toxic to cats and dogs and can cause stomach upset if eaten. It’s best enjoyed where pets won’t nibble it.
Plant Bio
Gardenia jasminoides · the fragrant Cape Jasmine
Gardenia, Gardenia jasminoides, is an evergreen shrub from the warm regions of China and Japan, treasured for centuries for its perfume.
Its thick, waxy white flowers open from tight buds and release a sweet, heady fragrance that can fill a patio or room. The blooms sit against lustrous, deep green leaves that look good all year.
Gardenias have a reputation for being a little particular — they reward steady warmth, bright light, even moisture, and acidic soil with one of the finest scents in the plant world.
What makes it special?
- One of the most beautifully fragrant of all garden plants.
- Evergreen, glossy foliage that stays handsome year-round.
- A classic, romantic plant for patios and gifts.
⚠️ Gardenia is mildly toxic to cats and dogs — lovely to smell, but best kept where pets won’t chew the leaves or flowers.