A larger gardenia bearing big, heavily perfumed double white blooms later in the season than 'Florida'. Excellent as a fragrant feature shrub or for cutting.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.5 m H × 1.2 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Magnifica Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides 'Magnifica' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Rubiaceae family. It reaches around 1.5 m tall and 1.2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear in summer and autumn.
Where to grow Magnifica Gardenia
Magnifica 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
Magnifica 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
Magnifica 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 Magnifica Gardenia after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Magnifica Gardenia in the garden
Magnifica Gardenia earns its place for its fragrance, a feature or specimen planting, pots and courtyard containers and cut flowers for the vase. 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 Magnifica 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 Magnifica Gardenia
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