Gardenia jasminoides 'Crown Jewel'PBR (d)

Synonyms

Gardenia 'Crown Jewel'

Shrubs Conservatory Greenhouse

A compact evergreen shrub with deep glossy green, elliptic leaves and very fragrant, broadly funnel-shaped double white flowers from July to September

Position

Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Rubiaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Gardenia are bushy evergreen shrubs or trees, with attractive glossy leaves and large, fragrant white funnel- or bowl-shaped flowers with from 5 to 11 lobes
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow outdoors in a warm, sheltered position in moist but well-drained, acid or neutral soil in partial or light dappled shade. Should tolerate a few degrees of frost. Otherwise grow under glass in lime-free compost in bright, filtered light in high humidity. See gardenia cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Pruning group 9

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and scale insects and, under glass, glasshouse whitefly and mealybugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds