NAME: GARDENIA (Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty'')

PREFERS: Morning Sun, Afternoon Shade

SIZE: 4'-6' tall X 3'-4' wide

AVAILABLE :Spring

HARDY: 10 to 20 degrees

INFORMATION: The fragrance alone sells this southern standard. Dark green glossy evergreen shrub. Prefers very rich well drained acidic soil, meaning we have to supplement with an acidic fertilizer here in North Texas.

Choosing a location that gets a few hours of morning sun and protected from the afternoon sun is the perfect location for this heavenly scented spring bloomer.

AUGUST BEAUTY: large 3inch fragrant white blooms. Also available in a patio tree form.
FROST PROOF:  Smaller leaves of the same glossy texture and a bit more cold hardy with the same fragrant flowers. 'Frost Proof'  is a variety that can endure a late spring frost without damaging the buds while they are forming.