GARDENIA TAITENSIS
Tahitian Gardenia

Our most popular Gardenia.
It is the national flower of Tahiti.
The glossy foliage can grow to a nice spread. However it can be trimmed for size control.
Gardenia taitensis thrives on warm temperatures and full sun. It can withstand a light frost but the plant will not look good. The ideal temperature is above 50° at all times.
Will grow great in pot.

 

FAMILY : Rubiaceae
ORIGIN : Tahiti
TYPE/USES : shrub
SIZE : large shrub 6'-8' on average
GROWTH RATE : average
LIGHT : full to partial sun
WATER : average
MIN. TEMP. : low 40°s
FLOWER : warmer months of the year