Gardenia	Indicates sun requirement      Full sun      Half sun      Semi-shade      Shade   Indicates water requirement          High water requirement.     Water every 1-2 days.          Medium water requirement.     Water every 3-7 days.          Low water requirement.     Water every 7-14 days.
Description Gardenia is a bushy evergreen shrub, or small tree with dark glossy foliage. It grows 1-2 m tall is about 1 m in width and has large white, waxy flowers that are highly fragrant and sweetly-scented. The deliciously perfumed flowers make good cutting flowers for a vase, but be careful - they mark easily if touched! If grown in a pot, they will survive to be taken indoors for a short period (about a week) during their flowering cycle. Blooms in spring and summer.
Growing Gardenias need a sheltered position and do well in all climates except very cold districts. The soil should be lime-free, preferably acidic, well drained and rich. It is therefore recommended to feed monthly with acid plant food. Prune back in winter if necessary.