Growing & Maintenance:
In spring, apply balanced fertilizer for acid loving plants according to package directions. Check soil weekly for moisture. Water thoroughly when dry. Provide adequate water until plant is dormant for the winter. Prune as needed late summer or early fall immediately after flowering is complete. Protect from winter winds and cold. 4-6" of mulch may be required to protect roots. Consult your garden center.
August Beauty Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty'
Plant Type: Flowering Shrubs
Large, fragrant, creamy white, double flowers bloom late spring through mid to late summer. A vigorous evergreen shrub noted for fragrant blooms that flower heavily over a long period of time and beautiful, lustrous dark green, leathery foliage.
Height:
4-6 Ft
Spread:
4-6 Ft
Spacing:
4-6 Ft
Hardiness Zone:
8-10
Characteristics & Attributes for Gardenia jasminoides
'August Beauty'
Sunlight Requirements
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Full Sun/Partial Shade (4-6 hours direct sunlight) |
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Winter |
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Summer |
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Fall |
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Spring |
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Features
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Fragrant |
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Great Foliage |
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Evergreen |
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Long Blooming |
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Foliage Color
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Landscape Function
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Foundation Planting |
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Border or Bed |
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Screen |
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Soil Preferences
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Acidic |
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Moist, Well-Drained |
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Organically Enriched |
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