Growing Guide: Belmont Gardenia

Scientific Name Gardenia jasminoides ‘Belmont’
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