Use and Care Manual

ManualsBrandsnational PLANT NETWORK ManualsGarden Center2.5 qt. Gardenia Radicans Flowering Shrub with White Flowers

SOIL PREPARATION

Full to part sun.

LIGHT/SUN

EXPOSURE

USDA HARDINESS

ZONES

PLANTING

DISTANCE

IN-GROUND

At least 3 feet apart.

Winter hardy in-ground in zones

7 to 11.

In zones 3 to 6, we recommend

planting in a container so you can

move the plant indoors before the

first frost.

MATURE

HEIGHT / SPREAD

August Beauty: 5 feet tall with a 3

foot spread.

Radicans: 12 inches tall with a 36

inch spread.

August Beauty: Spring to fall.

Radicans: Summer.

Fragrant blooms.

Attracts butterflies.

Heat tolerant and great for containers.

BLOOM TIME

FACTS OF NOTE

PLANT TYPE

Tropical.

CONTAINER SIZE

One plant per 16-inch or larger

container.

We recommend having your soil tested periodically by

your local County Extension Office (www.nifa.usda.gov/

extension or by calling 1-800-333-4636). A soil test can

determine if your soil needs any amendments to enhance

the growth and performance of your plants.

Ideal garden soil is easy to dig in and drains well while still

holding the nutrients and water vital to plant growth. To

prepare a bed for in-ground planting, spade or till the soil

to a depth of roughly 12-18 inches. Next, spread a 2-4 inch

layer of organic matter such as compost, shredded leaves

or peat moss over the soil and mix well.

QUICK REFERENCE PLANTING GUIDE

GARDENIA

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There's no fragrance more intoxicating than that

of a blooming Gardenia! With an abundance of

sweetly scented blooms, Gardenias perfume the

summer garden. Velvety, snow white petals stand

out against deep green foliage for a look that is

truly stunning. Gardenias are ideal for containers

and perfect for patios, decks, and balconies.

Caution: Do not assume any plant is safe to

eat. Only parts of plants expressly grown to

be eaten should be considered edible. As with

any product that is not food, care should be

taken to make sure that small children and

pets do not ingest any part of the plant that is

not expressly grown to be eaten.

Unless specifically stated, this product is intend-

ed for ornamental horticultural use only and is

not intended for consumption or ingestion by

humans or pets. Most plants are harmless, but

some contain toxic substances which can cause

adverse health effects. Furthermore, some indi-

viduals and some animals are sensitive or allergic

to certain plants and precautions should be taken

to limit or avoid physical contact with particular

plants. Some plants have thorns or spines that

can be painful if handled.

In case of ingestion contact a poison

control center immediately.

1-800-222-1222

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Summary of content (2 pages)

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QUICK REFERENCE PLANTING GUIDE LIGHT/SUN EXPOSURE Full to part sun. Winter hardy in-ground in zones 7 to 11. USDA HARDINESS In zones 3 to 6, we recommend ZONES planting in a container so you can move the plant indoors before the first frost. PLANT TYPE Tropical. PLANTING DISTANCE IN-GROUND At least 3 feet apart. CONTAINER SIZE One plant per 16-inch or larger container.
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GARDENIA Your plants have been shipped to you in pots. We urge you to remove them from the shipping box and plant B them as soon as possible. Should planting be delayed due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, roll the plastic bag down around each plant and place them near a bright window or other sunny location. Keep them C well-watered in their pots until permanently planted. Once the plant is properly positioned in the pot, begin filling the pot with soil.