First Love Gardenia is an upright evergreen shrub noted for its thick, glossy dark green leaves. Its large, fragrant ivory white double flowers turn creamy as they mature and bloom all through spring and into summer. Prefers partial sun, acidic, and moist well-drained soils.
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Height: |
5' - 8' |
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Spread: |
3' - 6’ |
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Spacing: |
5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
8 - 11 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance. Water regularly, do not let the soil dry out. Fertilize in spring or summer to encourage bloom, but do not fertilize in fall- it will encourage tender growth. Mulch planted area. Prune after flowering. Drip irrigation will help prevent leaf spot. Insects can be a serious problem, as well as powdery mildew, dieback, and sooty mold.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Containers, Foundation Plantings.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hydrangea, Coral Bells, Agapanthus
IMAGES: Gianfranco at Italian Wikipedia, Gardenia 45302, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) そらみみ (Soramimi), Flower of gardenia jasminoides, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Forest & Kim Starr, Starr-130411-1936-Gardenia augusta-flower-Pololei Haiku-Maui (24583108033), CC BY 3.0 US, (4) Photo by David J. Stang, Gardenia jasminoides First Love 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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