Coconut Magic forest gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides 'Coconut Magic'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall3 to 4 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Coconut Magic' forest gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides 'Coconut Magic') is a shrub for borders, containers, specimen planting, and hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Its dense, evergreen growth carries fragrant blooms in spring and summer, and bees and birds visit them. Deer rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Star jasmine, Mexican petunia, Lemongrass, and Calla lily.