Gardenia mutabilis (Golden Gardenia)

Botanical name: Gardenia mutabilis

Common name: Golden Gardenia

Family: Rubiaceae

Origin: Malesia

Gardenia mutabilis was previously misidentified and misnamed in the trade as Gardenia gjellerupii.

Woody shrub or small tree, can reach up to 5 m tall. Flowers are solitary, initially cream-colored to light yellow and then become orange-yellow or orange at maturity.

This species is best planted in full sun, because shady conditions inhibit flowering and result in leggy plants.

Similar plants: Gardenia mutabilis (Golden Gardenia)

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