'August Beauty' Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty'
Flower: White, very fragrant large double flowers.
Flowers are up to 3 inches across as the plant matures. Flowers in
early summer with residual flowers into fall.
Size: 4-6 feet in height and 3-4 feet in width. Very dense growth habit.
Foliage: Large glossy dark green foliage. Evergreen. Some leaf loose during flowering can be expected.
Hardiness Zones: 7-10
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Part-Shade
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Notes: 'August Beauty' is larger than than many of the newer varieties, so adequate spacing is important. The fragrant flowers and near perfect foliage make this a very popular variety. Rapid growth can be expected. Do not plant in an area with exposure to winter winds. Very widely available.