Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides
Family: Rubiaceae
Gardenia grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers rich, acidic, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate; consistent moisture.
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How to Grow Gardenia
Gardenia growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Rich, acidic, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.0-6.5, and Moderate; consistent moisture water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 8-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Gardenia as 20-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years to flowering from seed.
Plant Overview
Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides) is listed in the Rubiaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial evergreen shrub life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Advanced.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0227
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial evergreen shrub
- Difficulty
- Advanced
Growing Conditions
Gardenia is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate; consistent moisture. The database soil reference is Rich, acidic, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 8-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 8-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Rich, acidic, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-6.5
- Water needs
- Moderate; consistent moisture
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 20-60 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years to flowering from seed. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 20-60 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years to flowering from seed
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.