Gardenia 6" Pot

Gardenia jasminoides

Gardenia is one of the most fragrant plants around: Smell this flowering shrub once and you're likely to remember it forever! Happily, gardenia is good for both its fragrance and good looks; it has single or double pure-white blooms that often mature to a rich golden-yellow color as they age.

Lighting: Gardenia like to be grown in a bright window.

Watering: Water when the soil starts to dry. Keep the soil moist, but not wet; gardenias aren't drought tolerant but also don't like soppy, saturated ground. They like a layer of mulch over the soil around their roots to help keep the soil cool.

Fertilization: Fertilize gardenias in spring and summer with a fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants. Follow the guidelines set on the fertilizer package for application rate and frequency. 

Note: Don't move it around; this can cause it to drop leaves.