Dwarf Variegated Gardenia is an evergreen shrub with small, fragrant, double, white flowers in summer. Beautiful, green and white, variegated foliage. Use as a fragrant container plant or ground cover. Grows well in acidic soils in areas like Auburn, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rocklin, Roseville and Sacramento.
- Landscape Size: 6″-12″ tall, 2′-3′ wide
- Light Requirement: Morning Sun/Afternoon shade
- Water Needs: Moderate
- USDA Zone: 8a
- Growth Habit: Rounded
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Attributes: Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
Prefers enriched, well draining and slightly acidic soil. Feed after bloom with acidic fertilizer. Prune in summer after blooming.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
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