Radicans forest gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides 'Radicans (Grafted)'
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
Attracts
Notes
Radicans forest gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides 'Radicans' (Grafted)') is a shrub for borders, specimen planting, and hedges. 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. The fragrant blooms open in spring and again in summer, and bees and birds visit the plant. Deer tend to pass it by. It has a dense habit and stays evergreen.
Pairs well with American holly, Carolina jessamine, and Fountain grass.