Dwarf Gardenia | Gardenia jasminoides 'Radican'
The Dwarf Gardenia Radicans, a miniature version of the classic Gardenia, entices you with a strong, sweet fragrance that beckons you outside to enjoy the summer. It grows only about 1 – 3 feet tall and 3 – 4 feet wide, making it a great small addition to beds and borders. It is the perfect height to plant below a window to enjoy its fragrance throughout the house. Beginning in late spring and continuing to late summer, petite white flowers with semidouble petals bloom, covering the shrub. With small, glossy leaves that are pointed and leathery like a Magnolia, this evergreen shrub adds interest to the garden all year. Its dark green leaves are a beautiful backdrop to its elegant white blooms. Butterflies, bees, and other pollinators are drawn to these fragrant blooms, so this plant will bring life to the garden.
Dwarf Gardenia Radicans is part of the Rubiaceae family, the same family as coffee. It is native to tropical and subtropical habitats, including China, Japan, and Taiwan. English naturalist John Ellis discovered the Gardenia in 1761 and chose to name it after Scottish naturalist Alexander Garden. Many cultivars, including the Dwarf Gardenia Radicans, have been created from this fragrant, tropical shrub. Dwarf Gardenia Radicans is slow growing and toxic to people and pets. It causes stomach upset and vomiting, so it should not be ingested. This character trait is a natural protection against damage from herbivores, such as deer.
Dwarf Gardenia Radicans grows in zones 7 – 11, but its compact nature makes it perfect for container planting, so it can be enjoyed in cooler climates as well and placed indoors or in a greenhouse each winter. It is resistant to pests and diseases. It enjoys full to partial sun and acidic, well-drained, slightly moist soil. It has average to high water needs. A quick way to know if it has adequate water is to press two inches into the soil feeling for dampness. Mulch can help reduce it water needs as well. It can be pruned after it flowers and fed an acid-rich fertilizer in May and June to promote growth and blooms. Dwarf Gardenia Radicans will sweep you off your feet with their beauty but even more so with their strong, sweet fragrance that is both unique and memorable. Planted in beds, borders, or containers, these dark, glossy shrubs with petite, elegant flowers will beckon in summer and beckon you to your porch to enjoy them.
A look inside....
Take a peek at our growing beds, where our 3-gallon Gardenia Radicans are grown. These beautiful plants, which are carefully taken care of and the result of years of experience by our staff. Each picture shows how well the skilled hands that care for them make sure they are of the highest quality. Our hardworking staff carefully grows these Gardenia Radicans, choosing and taking care of each plant with great care. These beautiful picture shows the thriving beauty of our current crop and captures the essence of our dedication to excellence. Our 3-gallon Gardenia Radicans, will make your garden look better than ever!
Care
Fertilize in early spring with our HICOTE 360 day slow release fertilizer for maximum growth and plant health.
Ordering
Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday – Wednesday. We do not want your order to sit in a warehouse or on a truck over the weekend.
Shipping
The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest-viable product ordered.
Summer - Above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees
Plant Highlights
- Growing Zone: 7 – 11
- Plant Brand: The Plant Factory Choice
- Botanical Name: Gardenia jasminoides 'Radicans'
- Foliage Color: Dark Green
- Flower Color: White
- Flower Fragrance: Strong, Sweet Fragrance
- Fall Color: Dark Green
- Type: Evergreen
- Mature Height: 1 – 3 feet
- Mature Width: 3 – 4 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Exposure: Full to Partial Sun
- Soil Needs: Tolerates most well-drained acidic soil types
- Water Needs: Moderate to High
- Pruning Needs: Deadhead spent blooms to promote new blooms; prune after the blooming season
- Awards:
- Grown by: The Plant Factory
- Pollinator Friendly: NO
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Pet Friendly: No
- Reblooming: Yes
- Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes
Note: We put pictures and videos on our site to best represent our products as an example of our quality as a grower. You may, however, receive a smaller or larger plant than pictured depending on the season you buy. You may or may not get a plant blooming as shown on our site. We usually trim off blooms because they do not ship well. Your purchase of our plants should be considered an investment in your future garden to enjoy the process of growing it to its full potential.
Why The Plant Factory, Inc is a good choice?
Our plants are grown at our nursery, not staged in a holding yard unattended. Our experienced staff use the best horticultural practices to ensure our plants are of the utmost health and quality. We select your plants as if we were buying them ourselves. Our standard goals are to exceed our customers’ expectations. We pride ourselves for great “out of the box” experiences with hassle-free customer service and quick resolutions.
