Gardenia 'Florida' is a compact evergreen shrub loved for its glossy, deep-green foliage and heavily perfumed double white flowers. It flowers through spring and summer, filling the garden with a rich, classic gardenia scent. A sheltered spot with morning sun and afternoon shade brings out its best growth and flowering.
Mature size: approx. 1.5m high and wide
Flowers: double white, highly fragrant, spring-summer
Foliage: glossy, dark green, evergreen
Position: part shade to full sun, frost-tender when young
Soil: moist, well-drained, slightly acidic
Ideal for: pots, borders, fragrance gardens near entries and outdoor living areas
Gardenia 'Florida' is a compact evergreen shrub loved for its glossy, deep-green foliage and heavily perfumed double white flowers. It flowers through spring and summer, filling the garden with a rich, classic gardenia scent. A sheltered spot with morning sun and afternoon shade brings out its best growth and flowering.
Mature size: approx. 1.5m high and wide
Flowers: double white, highly fragrant, spring-summer
Foliage: glossy, dark green, evergreen
Position: part shade to full sun, frost-tender when young
Soil: moist, well-drained, slightly acidic
Ideal for: pots, borders, fragrance gardens near entries and outdoor living areas
