Common Names |
Belmont Gardenia, Cape Jasmine, Gardenia |
Plant Type |
Perennial Evergreen Shrub |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Food Forest Layer |
Shrub Layer |
Mature Size |
4-6 ft tall; 3-5 ft wide |
Light |
Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Needs |
Moderate; likes moist, well-drained soil |
Harvest Season |
Late Spring to Early Fall (flowering) |
Time to Fruit or Harvest |
Blooms in first or second year |
Self-Fertile |
Not applicable (grown for flowers) |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Native Region |
Southern China, Taiwan, Japan |
Florida Native |
No |
Zones |
USDA Zones 8-11 |
Propagation Method |
Cutting |
Pot Size |
1-Gallon Plantable Biodegradable Coconut Coir Pot |
Seasonal Characteristics |
Evergreen; profuse blooms in warm seasons |