| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 5 to 8 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: One of the darkest green of all Gardenias |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | White Other: Double |
| Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree Houseplant |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
| SuperHappyCamper | On October 1, 2022 | Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) Never established in soil. Stems were dead throughout. Would love to find again. |
| SuperHappyCamper | On July 8, 2022 | Obtained plant Purchased from Pike's Nursery. |
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