white gardenia
Gardenia thunbergia
USDA zones10 to 12
SunHandles partial sun to partial shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 15 feet tall4 to 10 feet wide
- Bloom color
- Creamy white
Notes
White gardenia (Gardenia thunbergia) is an evergreen shrub for fragrant plantings and creamy white blooms. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun or part shade and average moisture. It can reach 6 to 15 feet tall and 4 to 10 feet wide, so give it room to spread.
Pairs well with Pittosporum, Coleus, and Snake plant.
Native range
Southern and eastern Africa.