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Rubiaceae
Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides
Purity, sweetness, and secret love.
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Genus
- Gardenia
- Native to
- China, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam
- Bloom season
- Late Spring, Summer
- Type
- Evergreen shrub
- Height
- 1-2.5 meters
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to full sun
- Soil
- Acidic, well-draining, rich
- Water
- Regular
- Hardiness
- 8-11
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Billie Holiday famously wore gardenias in her hair during performances, making them her signature.
- The fruit of the gardenia produces a yellow dye used in traditional Chinese and Japanese cooking.
- Gardenias are notoriously finicky houseplants, requiring exact humidity, temperature, and pH levels.
- The intoxicating fragrance is used in high-end perfumery and is one of the most complex floral scents.
- In Chinese medicine, gardenia fruit (zhi zi) is used to treat inflammation and reduce fevers.
Color meanings
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Secret love
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Purity
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Joy
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You are lovely