Gardenia...

[Syka]

I have been wanting a Gardenia.* I know a couple of ppl that have the larger ones in their yard.* I'd say 6+ feet.* I went today and got a 'Mystery' Gardenia.* They told me at nursery that it was the tall one but after looking up info, I'm finding it's max is 3 feet.* Does anyone know what I'm looking for or have a good Gardenia link that describes all/many types?

Thanks!!

[Newt]

Hi Syka,

There are about 250 species of gardenia and you don't say which one you researched that grows to 3'.* I did find this site.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardenia

I also searched for a gardenia society and found one in California but it doesn't seem to have a website, just a P.O. Box.
http://www.smgrowers.com/resources/h...itelinks.asp#g

Gardenia Society of America
Box 879
Atwater, CA 95301

You might also want to search google for:
gardenia forum

Newt

[Syka]

Yes, I bought the 'MYSTERY' & that's the 1 I read later only gets 3 ft.
I've since heard that it gets 6 - 8 ft so maybe it's the 1!!

Thanks for the info!* I will check out the sites!

Yes there are ALOT of different Gardenias which is Great but hard to keep up with lol!!

[Newt]

I learn something new everyday!* I didn't know there was one named 'Mystery'.* I'm sorry I didn't understand what you were saying.* :shock:* I will say that most growers will give the size after 10 years of growth.* I have some very slow growing camellias that were 4' tall after 10 years.* Now after 28 years they're about 8' tall and have been pruned back for the last couple of years.* If you find a site that says a plant will get taller then the other sites you found, go with the tallest one and still give it a bit more space.

Newt