| 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 |
