Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rubiaceae

Genus:

Gardenia

Species:

Gardenia jasminoides

USDA Symbol:

GAJA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

180 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers high organic matter content

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require warm temperatures (70-75°F) and consistent moisture. Germination can be erratic; fresh seed germinates best.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI