'Mystery' Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides 'Mystery'
Flowers: Very large double white fragrant
flowers in early summer with residual flowers until frost.
Size: 4-6 feet in height and 3-4 feet in width. Very dense growth habit. 'Mystery' has a roundish growth habit.
Foliage: Large glossy dark green near perfect foliage. Evergreen. Some leaf loose during flowering can be expected.
Hardiness Zones: 7-11
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Part-Shade. Plants tend to look a bit forlorn in the full sun in a hot dry summer.
Drought Tolerance: Moderate. Moist well-drained soil is ideal.
Notes: The large bright white flowers a stark contrast with the dark green foliage on 'Mystery'. Plant in an area were the fragrance can be enjoyed. 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.