'Radicans' Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides 'Radicans'
Flower: White, Very Fragrant double flowers in late
spring and some additional flowers in the fall.
Size: 12-18 inches in height and 3-4 feet in width. Low growing groundcover. Very nice for edging in front of taller foundation shrubs.
Foliage: Glossy Dark Green, Evergreen. Will typically loose some foliage before flowering.
Hardiness Zones: 7-10
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Part-Shade. 'Radicans will grow in a lot shade with less flowers.
Drought Tolerance: Moderate. Well drained soil is best.
Notes: Foliage is smaller on this low growing spreading variety. 'Radicans' is mostly used as a groundcover or a container plant. Moist well-drained soil is best for all Gardenias. Whiteflies can be a problem, but are easily controlled. Very widely available. Very popular evergreen shrub.