Gardenia vanuatuensis (Vanuatu Gardenia)
Gardenia vanuatuensis (Vanuatu Gardenia) flower with water droplets nestled among dark green foliage
Botanical name: Gardenia vanuatuensis
Common name: Vanuatu Gardenia
Family: Rubiaceae
Origin: Vanuatu
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 11-12
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Ultra tropical plant. Minimal temperature 55°F.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsNew rare gardenia from S. Pacific island Vanuatu. Very salt-tolerant. Fragrant flowers are similar to G. taitensis but smaller size.
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Gardenia vanuatuensis (Vanuatu Gardenia) white flower showing delicate petals and fresh dew on dark green foliage.
Gardenia vanuatuensis (Vanuatu Gardenia) showing large oval green leaves with visible veins and water droplets.
Gardenia vanuatuensis (Vanuatu Gardenia) with lush, ribbed, lime green foliage densely overlapping in a pot.
Gardenia vanuatuensis (Vanuatu Gardenia) white flower with six petals nestled among deep green waxy foliage.
Gardenia vanuatuensis (Vanuatu Gardenia) growing in black plastic pots with vibrant green waxy foliage
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