'Variegated' Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides 'Variegata'
Flower: White single very fragrant flowers in
early summer. Some residual flowers until frost. Less
flowers on the variegated varieties than the green ones, but the foliage
more than makes up for it.
Size: 4-6 feet in height and 3-4 feet in width. Upright compact growth habit.
Foliage: This evergreen flowering shrub has beautiful glossy variegated foliage. Will typically loose some foliage before flowering. Very nice foundation accent plant.
Hardiness Zones: 7-10. Keep away from the winter wind in zone 7.
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Part-Shade. Some shade is best on the variegated Gardenias.
Drought Tolerance: Moderate. Moist well-drained soil is best for all Gardenias.
Notes: Works great as a container plant in well-drained potting soil. There is also a double flowering variegated upright Gardenia, but it is less hardy. Whiteflies can be a problem, but are easily controlled. Very widely available.