SCIENTIFIC NAME: Gardenia (unspecified variety)
COMMON NAME: Gardenia
USDA ZONE: annual in Tennessee
EXPOSURE: Part sun to shade (morning sun)
WATER & SOIL: Prefers moist, well-drained acidic soil. They have average water needs, requiring additional water during drought conditions, and do not tolerate drought well.
FOLIAGE: Evergreen; glossy, dark green leaves
FLOWERS: Fragrant; white blossoms
FERTILIZING: Use a fertilizer for acid-loving plants (such as Holly-tone) in early spring
PRUNING: Not generally necessary. You may prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape if desired, or to remove dead or damaged branches.
TOXICITY FLAGS: Generally considered mildly toxic to pets.
USES: Sensory Gardens (Fragrance). May be used in containers as an annual.
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