GARDENIA JASMINOIDES RADICANS - 8B242-
Cold-hardy. Creeping/trailing plant with highly scented white flowers in spring and summer.
Growth: height 50/60 cm and width 1.50 cm.
Height of the plant when supplied: approximately 30 cm.
Description
Description
Botanical name: Gardenia jasminoides ‘Radicans’
Family: Rubiaceae
Plant type: Dwarf evergreen creeping shrub
Flowering: From late spring to late summer
Fragrance: Intense, sweet, typical of gardenias
Botanical description
Gardenia ‘Radicans’ is a dwarf, creeping variety of the classic Gardenia jasminoides, highly prized for its compact, prostrate growth, which makes it ideal as a fragrant ground cover or potted plant.
It produces double, highly fragrant white flowers, similar in shape to small, waxy roses. The flowering is generous and decorative, especially if grown in full light but sheltered from the scorching sun.
The leaves are small, shiny, leathery and a deep green, very ornamental all year round.
Cultivation characteristics
Exposure: Filtered sun or partial shade
Soil: Acid, fertile, well-drained (pH 5–6.5)
Watering: Regular with non-calcareous water
Fertilization: With specific fertilizers for acid-loving plants (March–September)
Pruning: No necessary, possibly to contain the shape.
Hardy: Resistant to about -5°C (protect during harsh winters)
Maximum height: 50/60 cm
Expansion: Up to 100–150 cm in width
Strengths of Gardenia ‘Radicans’
-Low, spreading habit
-Double, fragrant, and highly ornamental flowers
-Suitable for small spaces and containers
-Ideal for creating scented green carpets