Snow Globe Gardenia is a dwarf evergreen shrub noted for its thick, glossy dark green leaves. Its fragrant daisy-like white flowers bloom from late spring through summer. Prefers partial sun, acidic, and moist well-drained soils.
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Origins: |
Southern China and Japan |
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Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spread: |
1.5' - 2’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 10 |
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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: Alpsdake, Gardenia jasminoides in Mount Yagi 2008-06-13, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Alvin Kho, 20160626_5611 Smith College greenhouse, (3) cynthia collins, Gardenia trio
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
