Cape Jasmine
(Gardenia jasminoides)
Cape Jasmine (Gardenia jasminoides)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Gardenia jasminoides, commonly known as Cape Jasmine, is an evergreen shrub native to the forested regions, woodland margins, and open areas of South-East Asia, including China, Taiwan, and Japan. It typically grows to a height of 30 centimeters to 3 meters (about 1 to 10 feet) with a rounded habit and very dense branches. The leaves are lanceolate-oblong, leathery, and arranged oppositely or in whorls at the nodes, with a dark green, shiny, and slightly waxy surface and prominent veins. The highly fragrant white flowers bloom in summer and are particularly showy, making it a popular ornamental plant.
Cape Jasmine is celebrated for its intensely fragrant white flowers and glossy evergreen foliage, which make it an excellent choice for sensory gardens and as a specimen plant. It is also used for hedging and screening in warm temperate and subtropical climates. The plant thrives in acidic soil with a pH between 5.0 and 6.5 and requires good drainage. It prefers a sunny to part-shaded location and consistent moisture, but it is not drought-tolerant. In cooler climates, it is often grown as a houseplant or in greenhouses. Gardeners should be aware of potential problems such as root rot in poorly drained soils, and nutrient deficiencies, particularly chlorosis, which can be treated with iron chelate. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 8 to 10.CC BY-SA 4.0
Cape Jasmine is celebrated for its intensely fragrant white flowers and glossy evergreen foliage, which make it an excellent choice for sensory gardens and as a specimen plant. It is also used for hedging and screening in warm temperate and subtropical climates. The plant thrives in acidic soil with a pH between 5.0 and 6.5 and requires good drainage. It prefers a sunny to part-shaded location and consistent moisture, but it is not drought-tolerant. In cooler climates, it is often grown as a houseplant or in greenhouses. Gardeners should be aware of potential problems such as root rot in poorly drained soils, and nutrient deficiencies, particularly chlorosis, which can be treated with iron chelate. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 8 to 10.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 5-6 feet
- Width: 5-6 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Cream, White
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Fragrant, Potted Plant, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Forested regions, woodland margins, and open areas of South-East Asia
Other Names
Common Names: Danh-Danh, Gardenia, Cape Jessamine, Jasmin, 치자나무, 山黃梔, Gardênia, Jasmin-Do-Cabo
Scientific Names: , Gardenia jasminoides, Gardenia augusta, Gardenia jasminoides var. radicans, Gardenia jasminoides subsp. radicans, Gardenia florida, Gardenia grandiflora, Gardenia radicans, Gardenia angusta, Gardenia jasminoides var. jasminoides
GBIF Accepted Name: Gardenia jasminoides J.Ellis