Plants
Gardenia 'Summer Snow' / Gardenia jasminoides Summer Snow
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Geographical origin: Southeast of Asia.
Adult Dimensions: Height up to 1.50m, spread up to 1.50m.
Foliage: Evergreen.
Type of soil: Acid, moist and well drained.
Climate: Hardy up to -5°C. Can be grown outdoors only in mild-winters' areas.
Site: Partial shade to full sun.
Characteristics and uses:
The Gardenia 'Summer Snow' is a double-flowering Gardenia witch bears abundant, heady fragranced blossom from May to September. Its large, single, white flowers bloom repeatedly throughout the entire summer on a dark green, glossy foliage. The compact shape of this Gardenia allows it to be planted even in the smallest sites. This hardy Gardenia can be grown directly into the ground in mild-winters' areas. In areas which have harsher winters, it can be grown in a pot and brought indoors into a non-heated room or a conservatory.
Pruning can be done at the end of winter in order to keep its compact shape. Do keep the soil moist throughout the summer to guarantee a good blossom. -
