Position
This gardenia grows best in full sun to semi shade, with protection from harsh conditions.
Gardenia augusta Grandiflora Star
Compact, perfumed evergreen shrub with glossy green foliage and creamy white blooms.
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Quick Facts
Size
Approx. 30-60cm H × 30cm-60cm W, forming a dense round shrub habit.
Water
Medium watering is required, keeping soil consistently moist during warm or dry periods.
Uses
Borders, Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Hedging / Screening, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Containers, Pots, Under Trees.
Description
Gardenia augusta 'Grandiflora Star' is a compact evergreen shrub with rich glossy foliage and strongly perfumed white flowers that fade to cream. Flowering from late spring to autumn, it provides lasting fragrance and colour. This variety is perfect for borders, pots, and small garden spaces, thriving in Melbourne’s temperate climate.
Key Features:
Growing & Care Guide
- Soil: Prefers well drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter.
- Light: Full sun to semi shade. Protect from harsh afternoon sun and cold winds.
- Watering: Medium, maintain moisture during dry periods.
- Fertiliser: Apply a slow release fertiliser annually in spring to support healthy growth.
- Maintenance: Mulch well and lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape.
- Flowering: Heavily perfumed flowers open white, then mature through creamy spring to summer.
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Gardenia augusta Grandiflora Star
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