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Gardenia augusta 'Fragrant Star'


Gardenia augusta 'Fragrant Star'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Bushy shrub with bright green glossy leaves on strong upright branches. In the warms months it is covered with richly fragrant ivory cream flowers. It grows best in rich well composted acidic soil. Keep well fed and watered, protect from frost. Trim to maintain shape.

 
Genus
Gardenia
Species   augusta
Cultivar   'Fragrant Star'

Common name
Gardenia

Family name
Rubiaceae
Place of origin
East Asia


DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen

Soil Type
Needs well drained soil / Prefers acidic / lime-free soil. / Prefers good loamy soil

Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture

Exposure
Avoid frosty sites / Must be sheltered from wind.

Flowering shrub

Shrubs

Category
Large, over 3 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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