Intoxicating fragrance makes everyone want at least 1 gardenia in their garden or in a patio container. Gorgeous, glossy, leathery dark-green leaves with white flowers that turn creamy yellow as they age. ‘August Beauty’ is a prolific bloomer, with the aromatic flowers opening up to 2 in. to 3 in. across. An elegant flower for floral designs and decorations such as corsages, bouquets and table arrangements. Outside, enjoy its perfume emanating from a flower bed beneath a living room window, near an entryway or out in the yard as a formal hedge. Needs rich, moist soil, using infrequent, deep soakings. Grows to 5 ft. H and 4 ft. W. Needs rich, moist soil, using infrequent, deep soakings. Provide full to part sun. Flowers spring to summer. Hardy to Zone 8/20°F.
Gardenia 'August Beaty' is an elegant shrub
Grown in a 3-gallon grower pot
Hardiness Zones 8-11
Prolific bloomer with highly-fragrant white flowers
Flowers from spring to summer
Thrives in full to part sun
Can grow up to 5' high and 4' wide
A decorative natural hedge or privacy screen
Water when the first few inches of soil is dry