MARIAJ01 forest gardenia

Gardenia jasminoides '4MARIAJ01'

ShrubRubiaceae

MARIAJ01 forest gardenia
Deer-resistantDrought tolerantFragrantEvergreen
USDA zones7 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Growth rate
Moderate
Habit
Dense
Bloom season
Spring, summer
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay

Garden uses

BorderCut flowerHedgePollinator gardenPrivacy screenSpecimen

Attracts

BeesBirds

Notes

MARIAJ01 forest gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides '4MARIAJ01') is a shrub for borders, specimen planting, hedges, and privacy screens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It forms a dense, evergreen shrub with fragrant flowers in spring and summer. Bees and birds visit it. Deer tend to pass it by.

Pairs well with Rose of sharon, Little Gem southern magnolia, and Society garlic.