Gardenia Jasminoides Seeds - Fragrant Flowers

Gardenia Jasminoides (Cape Jasmine) Fragrant Flowers is an evergreen shrub with thick, glossy, lance-shaped, dark green leaves and fragrant, white flowers, 3 in (8 cm) width. Potted gardenias are perfect for porches and patios, emanating fragrant perfume. If you're growing gardenias in a cooler climate, plant them in containers and bring them indoors for the winter. PLANT INFORMATION: Plant Type: Shrubs Botanical Name: Gardenia Jasminoides Other Names: Cape jasmine, Common gardenia, Gardenia florida L., Gardenia grandiflora.  Life Cycle: Perennial USDA Zones: 7 – 12;  Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand Soil pH: Acid, Neutral Bloom Period: May through June, some varieties are blooming in autumn.Height/Spread: Gardenias are available in shrub, tree and dwarf forms, and height of 3 to 8 feet, depending on the cultivar. Dwarf varieties range in height from 6 inches to 2 feet.Flower Characteristics: Color is white, with single, semi-double, or double blossoms ranging from 2 to 5 inches in diameter. Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves, 2 to 4 inches long, which remain attractive throughout the year. GARDENIA PLANTING GUIDE: Gardenia seeds germinate best when soaking in lukewarm water for about 24 hours prior to sow. Gardenia seeds should be sown about 1/4 inch deep in a mixture of peat moss and sand or perlite and kept around 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The gardenia germination is intermittent. It could take four weeks to three months for the seeds to germinate.  Seedlings are ready for transplant into a larger container with well-drained, nutrient-rich potting soil after they produce their second true leaf. Plants grown from seed may take two to three years to flower. Package includes: Gardenia Jasminoides 50 Seeds  SHIPPING INFORMATION Processing time 2-5 business days. Estimated delivery time 3-9 days (depending on your location).