TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA
Gardenia tubifera Kula
Gardenia tubifera Kula, Gardenia pfordii
Golden Gardenia, Kedah GardeniaFamily: Rubiaceae
Origin: Asia
This large, rounded shrub can be trained into a small tree, maintainable to a height under 10 feet. Acid, organic and fertile soil is a must. Produces large, single golden yellow flowers. Flowers change color while mature from ivory through golden yellow to orange-yellow. Fragrance is very strong. Blooms spring onward. A slow-growing gardenia, hard to propagate. Read more about gardenias.
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Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/gardenia_tubifera.htm
Golden Gardenia Kula - very rare tropical gardenia. Medium size slow growing shrub with leathery leaves and fragrant flowers that change color from ivory through yellow to orange.
It is a rare, collectible item!
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Pikake - Fragrant Flower Booster
It is a rare, collectible item!
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Pikake - Fragrant Flower Booster
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SUNSHINE Pikake (NPK 2-2-4) - eco-friendly concentrated nutrition booster for fragrant flowers. Improves quantity and quality of flowers. Encourages profuse blooming. Increases flower fragrance intensity. Can be used with every watering. For best results, use in combination with 500 ml (16 oz)
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Other sizes available
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
4 plants in stock
$49.95