Double Mint Gardenia is a compact reblooming evergreen shrub with thick, glossy dark green leaves. The extremely fragrant double white flowers bloom throughout the year if the temperature doesn’t dip below 60 degrees F or from summer to fall. Prefers partial sun and moist, well-drained acidic soils.
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance. Water regularly, do not let the soil dry out. Fertilize in spring or summer to encourage bloom, but do not fertilize in fall- it will encourage tender growth. Mulch planted area. Prune after flowering. Drip irrigation will help prevent leaf spot. Insects can be a serious problem, as well as powdery mildew, dieback, and sooty mold.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hydrangea, Coral Bells, Agapanthus
IMAGES: KENPEI, Gardenia jasminoides1, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Kevin Walsh, capejasmine
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
