Gardenia augusta 'MADGA 1' PP19,988 ~ Echo® Heaven Scent® Gardenia

Gardenia augusta 'MADGA 1' PP19,988 ~ Echo® Heaven Scent® GardeniaHeaven Scent Gardenia is a compact upright evergreen shrub with thick, glossy dark green leaves. The extremely fragrant white flowers bloom in abundance from late spring through summer. Colorful red, orange, and yellow seedpods follow in the fall. Prefers partial sun and moist, well drained acidic soils. Type: Shrub Height: 3' 6' Spread: 3' 6 Spacing: 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 11 Culture: Part Sun Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: Spring, Summer,

Heaven Scent Gardenia is a compact upright evergreen shrub with thick, glossy dark green leaves.  The extremely fragrant white flowers bloom in abundance from late spring through summer.  Colorful red, orange, and yellow seedpods follow in the 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: Lucia Barabino from Pixabay, (2) Alvin Kho, 20160626_5611 Smith College greenhouse

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