The Heaven Scent® Gardenia is a wonderfully fragrant gardenia that is an excellent addition to any garden. Best grown in full sun it will tolerate partial shade. This compact, evergreen, repeat blooming gardenia only grows 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. Heaven Scent® Gardenia prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil. When planting, condition the soil with plenty of organic matter. Mulch after planting to maintain moisture in the soil.
· Dig a planting hole twice as large as the root ball.
· Remove plant from container and place in planting hole.
· Level top of root ball with the ground.
· Backfill.
· Water.
· Mulch.
· Keep moist until established.
Pruning is not required for the Heaven Scent® Gardenia due to its tight, compact growing habit. If you need to prune to maintain a desired size, do so after flowering.
Heaven Scent® Gardenia’s compact growth habit and lustrous, dark evergreen foliage makes it the perfect choice for container gardens. Combine with annuals and perennials, it’s repeat blooming habit and interesting winter seed pods add year round interest to your patio. Remember to place the container where you will enjoy the wonderful fragrance.
Heaven Scent® Gardenia makes a wonderful, fragrant cut flower. Place them in a vase or float them in a bowl. Their naturally sweet fragrance brings the outdoor garden inside.
