Gardenia augusta 'Little Gem'
Little Gem Gardenia
Description
This small shrub will grow 1-2' high and produces multi-petaled white flowers that have a sweet scent and bloom from spring to summer.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Ranch, Tropical, Water Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Espalier, Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Hedge, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Watering every day results in shallow roots.
Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).