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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Creeping Gardenia is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Creeping Gardenia after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Creeping Gardenia with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Creeping Gardenia
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