Gardenia
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Gardenia
Gardenia
Gardenias are beautiful plants with glossy leaves and lovely white flowers. They have a sweet fragrance that makes gardens smell wonderful!
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical regions
Appearance
The Gardenia is a beautiful shrub known for its glossy, dark green leaves. Its iconic white or creamy-yellow flowers are often large and waxy, featuring many delicate petals that form a captivating, sometimes spiral, shape. Their lush appearance makes them stand out.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderGentianalesFamilyRubiaceaeGenusGardenia
Category
PlantsRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
In many cultures, gardenias symbolize purity, dreams, and secret love.
Some gardenia varieties can actually change their flower color as they age!
The intoxicating scent of gardenia flowers is often strongest at night!
They are named after Alexander Garden, a Scottish physician and naturalist.
Special abilities
Ability
Fragrant Beacon
Gardenia can release a powerful, sweet fragrance that attracts nocturnal pollinators like moths from a distance.
Ability
Waxy Armor
Gardenia has thick, waxy petals that help protect its delicate flowers from harsh weather and retain moisture.
Ability
Leafy Shield
Gardenia has glossy, leathery leaves that help reduce water loss and deter some common pests.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 100-300 cm
- Spread
- 100-200 cm
- Flower Size
- 5-10 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to late summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Tobacco Hornworm Moth
Manduca sexta
Nocturnal moths are key pollinators
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Honey bees collect nectar and pollen
eats
Tobacco Budworm
Heliothis virescens
Larvae can feed on the leaves
Traits
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Also known as
Cape JasmineGardenia Jasminoides
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Gardenia?
100-300 cm
How wide does Gardenia spread?
100-200 cm
How big are the flowers on Gardenia?
5-10 cm
When does Gardenia bloom?
Late spring to late summer
Is Gardenia edible?
No
Is Gardenia toxic?
Mild
What is Gardenia's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Gardenia pollinated?
Insect
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