Gardenia Augusta "Cape Jasmine" 15cmPot

Gardenia augusta

Botanical Name

Gardenia augusta

Common Names

• Cape Jasmine
• Gardenia
• Jasmine Tree

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Product Description

Gardenia augusta is a luxurious evergreen shrub known for its glossy dark green foliage and highly fragrant, creamy white flowers. Perfect for borders, hedges, patios, and container planting, Gardenia adds elegance and a tropical feel to South African gardens. Its scented blooms make it especially prized for outdoor entertaining areas and scented garden corners.

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Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 1.5–2 m (can reach 3 m in ideal conditions)
• Spread: ± 1–1.5 m
• Growth habit: Rounded, bushy, compact

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Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • Morning sun preferred; protect from harsh afternoon sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile, acidic soil
  • Enrich with compost or peat for optimum growth
• Watering: Moderate
  • Keep soil evenly moist, especially during flowering
• Climate:
  • Prefers warm, frost-free conditions
  • Light frost tolerant with protection
• Maintenance: Low to moderate
  • Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape
  • Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming

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Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring
• Active Growing Season: Spring through summer
• Flowering Season: Late spring to summer
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Performs best in well-drained, partly shaded areas
  • Ideal for scented garden corners, hedges, and patios