Heaven Scent®
Gardenia
Intoxicating Blooms, Tight Compact Form and Repeat Blooming
The Gardener’s Confidence® Collection is pleased to present the Heaven Scent® Gardenia. In late spring, it creates a huge show as it is covered in intensely fragrant blooms. And as a wonderful repeat bloomer, you will also enjoy the fragrant, elegant blooms from late spring through summer. It has a tight, upright form so it fits into any garden and is great for containers. In fall, notice the colorfully red, yellow and orange seed pods on this exciting new variety. Very Cold Hardy to Zone 6B.
Gardenia augusta 'MADGA I' PP#19,988
Plant Profile
Features & Uses
Features:
- Disease resistant
- Drought tolerant once established
- Repeat Flowering
- Fragrant
- Good for cut flowers
- Mildew resistant
Uses:
- Border
- Container
- Mass Planting
- Perennial Garden
- Specimen
General Maintenance
Pruning:
- Prune to maintain size and shape
- Rarely prune
Fertilizing:
- Apply general purpose fertilizer in the spring when new growth appears. Check with your preferred garden center for your specific area.
Tips:
- Take advantage of the repeat blooms by adding these aromatic flowers to your home all summer! Seed pods begin green and mature from yellow, orange and then red.
Companion Plants
There are several plants that would make great companions in the garden or landscape.
The key to companion planting is selecting plants with similar cultural requirements. Below are a few suggestions:
Angelonia, Asparagus Fern, Gomphrena, Licorice plant, Euphorbia Tasmanian Tiger, Zinnia, Carex.
Care & Planting
Acid-loving evergreens
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. The Swan Maiden™, Swan Princess™ Heaven Scent® and Pinwheel® Gardenia are perfect choices for container gardens. Rely on gardenias to offer evergreen structure, enhanced by fragrant summer blooms. By combining with annuals and perennials, their repeat blooming habits and glossy evergreen foliage add year round interest to your patio or garden. Remember to place them where you will enjoy the wonderful fragrance.
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