Gardenia Augusta Crown Jewel

The crown jewel gardenia was selected from a controlled cross of kleim s hardy and chuck hayes and developed by oakmont nursery in chatham county north carolina.

Gardenia augusta crown jewel. This hardy shrub will be a prized specimen from the moment it s delivered to your door. Gardenia augusta crown jewel the crown jewel gardenia makes a perfect addition to a cutting garden. And her fragrance is the most beautiful. Prefers a well drained moist soil in full sun to partial shade.

Gardenia jasminoides crown jewel cape jasmine hardier than most gardenia augusta hybrids gardenia jasminoides crown jewel cape jasmine is a small evergreen shrub with thick lustrous lance shaped dark green leaves and intensely fragrant double white flowers 3 in. Crown jewel gardenia gardenia augusta crown jewel is a dwarf broadleaf evergreen with fantastic flowers and fragrance. Gardenia augusta crown jewel a low growing spreading gardenia with fragrant double white medium sized flowers in late spring. Oakmont was inspired by the late jc raulston of the jc raulston arboretum at north carolina state university and dr.

Click to see photo details. Ready in 3 5 days. A low growing spreading prostrate gardenia with fragrant double white medium sized flowers that bloom in early summer. Plants beginning with g search caerhays garden diary for more info pictures evergreen.

Her blooms are double petals with a lacy look that produce more abundantly than other gardenias. Normally 3 5 days. In colder regions plant gardenias where they will have protection from severe winter winds such as the east or south side of a home building or other structure. Plant one in a container on your patio near your front door or open window anywhere the sights and scents of this incredible shrub can be close at hand.

Michael dirr of the university of georgia. Will reach 2 to 3 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide. Gardenia augusta crown jewel. Double white perfumed flowers.

Gardenia augusta crown jewel commonly known as cape jasmine. Double fragrant blooms have a soft texture blooming heavier and later than other gardenias. 1 5 to 2 litre. Prefers well drained soil.

This gorgeous gardenia is a must have for the garden. Gardenia crown jewel sku 30917 a beautiful gardenia with a low spreading habit and more cold tolerance. Crown jewel gardenia performs best in sites that provide well drained soil and full to mostly sun however they will tolerate a fair amount of shade. And do not underestimate the fragrance gardenia crown jewels has one of the strongest most intoxicating scents that will fill patios gardens and your home all summer long.