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Gardenia jasminoides

Gardenia jasminoides

1 packet (20 seeds) @ $4.25

Catalog Code: 1482

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Gardenia jasminoides

Greenhouse Evergreen Shrub

  • Flowers: Summer
  • Zones: 8, 9, 10
  • Height: 6 feet
  • Germination: Experience Useful
  • Aftercare: Particular Care Needed
  • Special Features: Scented
  • Ideal for: Bottle Garden, Conservatory, Greenhouse, Pot Plant

Description

Deep, evergreen, shining leaves. Heavily scented, double creamy-white blooms. Flowers freely in 5-6in pot at 18-30in tall.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:any time of year.

Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed sowing mix in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 70-75F (20-25C). Use an ericaceous (Lime free) sowing mix and cover seed with its own depth of sowing mix. Germination usually takes 21-60 days.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Pot on as required into 13cm (5in) and finally 20cm (8in) pots. Provide a temperature of 13-18C (55-65F) through the winter wtih bright filtered light and moderate humidty.

Aftercare Instructions

Grow in bright filtered light in moderate humidity. When in growth water regularly and apply a balanced fertlizer every 4 weeks. In winter reduce watering to keep soil barely moist.



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