A low, spreading dwarf gardenia with small glossy leaves and miniature fragrant white double flowers. Ideal as a perfumed groundcover, border or trailing pot plant.
At a glance
- Plant type: Spreading groundcover
- Mature size: 40 cm H × 1 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Creeping Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides 'Radicans' is a slow-growing spreading groundcover in the Rubiaceae family. It reaches around 40 cm tall and 1 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Creeping Gardenia
Creeping Gardenia suits subtropical and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Creeping Gardenia does best in free-draining and acidic soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Creeping Gardenia does best with regular, moderate watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Creeping Gardenia after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is moderate maintenance.
Using Creeping Gardenia in the garden
Creeping Gardenia earns its place for its fragrance, pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate as Creeping Gardenia. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Creeping Gardenia
Plant Sale lists Creeping Gardenia as potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
