Belmont Gardenia, Cape Jasmine (Gardenia jasminoides)
Elegant, Fragrant Blooms on a Hardy Evergreen Shrub!
The Belmont Gardenia, a variety of Cape Jasmine (Gardenia jasminoides), is prized for its large, velvety white blooms and intoxicating fragrance. This evergreen shrub offers classic southern charm with glossy, deep green leaves that provide year-round beauty in the garden or as a container accent. The Belmont variety boasts larger flowers and stronger fragrance than typical gardenias, making it a favorite among gardeners and pollinators alike.
Perfect for entryways, patios, and edible landscapes (yes, the flowers are sometimes used to scent teas and desserts!), the Belmont Gardenia is easy to grow in Zones 8-11, and can be brought indoors in colder regions. Its timeless blooms add elegance and sweet perfume to any garden setting.
At Sow Exotic, our Belmont Gardenias are grown in 4" plantable biodegradable coconut coir pots, ready for easy, eco-friendly planting!
Common Names:
Everblooming Gardenia
Native to:
Japan and Southern China
Traditional Uses:
Tea, Landscaping, Fragrance, Hedging
Plant Type:
Perennial Evergreen Shrub
Harvest Season:
Late Spring-Fall
Mature Size:
4 ft tall, 3 ft spread
Soil & Moisture:
Consistently moist, well-draining soil. Moderate humidity is beneficial.
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Medium
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 8-11 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Propagation:
Our Gardenia Veitchii Plants are grown from seed and are capable of flowering within the first growing season.
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