Gardenia jasminoides 'Double Mint' ~ First Editions® Double Mint Gardenia

Gardenia jasminoides 'Double Mint' ~ First Editions® Double Mint GardeniaDouble Mint Gardenia is a compact reblooming evergreen shrub with thick, glossy dark green leaves. The extremely fragrant double white flowers bloom throughout the year if the temperature doesnt dip below 60 degrees F or from summer to fall. Prefers partial sun and moist, well drained acidic soils. Type: Shrub Height: 3' 5' Spread: 3' 5 Spacing: 4 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Part Sun Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: Summer, Fall, Year

Double Mint Gardenia is a compact reblooming evergreen shrub with thick, glossy dark green leaves.  The extremely fragrant double white flowers bloom throughout the year if the temperature doesn’t dip below 60 degrees F or from summer to fall.  Prefers partial sun and moist, well-drained acidic soils.  

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance.  Water regularly, do not let the soil dry out.   Fertilize in spring or summer to encourage bloom, but do not fertilize in fall- it will encourage tender growth.  Mulch planted area. Prune after flowering. Drip irrigation will help prevent leaf spot. Insects can be a serious problem, as well as powdery mildew, dieback, and sooty mold.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Hydrangea, Coral Bells, Agapanthus

IMAGES: KENPEI, Gardenia jasminoides1, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Kevin Walsh, capejasmine

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.