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🌸 Gardenia

Gardenia jasminoides
ornamentals evergreen shrub Rubiaceae
Gardenia plant photo
☀️ Sun
partial shade
💧 Water
moderate
🗺️ Zones
8-11
🧪 Soil pH
5.0-6.5
🪴 Soil Type
rich, acidic
🚿 Drainage
moist, well-drained
📏 Spacing
36-48 in
📐 Height
3-6ft
⏱️ Maturity
2-3 years
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone

🤝 Companions (7)

🤝 Acid soil harmony.
Good companion.
🤝 Acid-loving evergreen pair.
Good companion.
🤝 Azalea
Good companion.
🤝 Camellia
Good companion.
🤝 Ferns
Good companion.
🤝 Hydrangea
Good companion.
🤝 Moisture-retaining groundcover.
Good companion.

⚠️ Keep Apart (2)

⚠️ Alkaline soil
Incompatible.
⚠️ Chlorosis kills gardenias.
Incompatible.

📝 Growing Notes

Needs acidic soil. Yellow leaves = add iron. Humidity lover.

🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Johnny's Selected Seeds Botanical Interests True Leaf Market Burpee Territorial Seed Company

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