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Gardenia radicans, Gardenia prostrata
Dwarf Gardenia RadicansFamily: Rubiaceae
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A dwarf variety suitable for bonsai. Small leaved, almost creeping version of the species. 1-2" diameter flowers, very fragrant. This is a perfect plant for both indoor gardining or small gardens and patio. The plant stays compact under 1 ft, and will be covered with fragrant white flowers from Spring to Fall. Very easy to grow to compare with other gardenias. Do not allow to dry out and remain dry. On the other hand, this gardenia is very sensitive to over-watering, so be very careful and use only well-drained soil with lots of perlite or/and bark. Use a fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants, at half- strength. Do not fertilize while the plant is in bloom. Read more about gardenias.
Similar plants:
- Atractocarpus fitzalanii, Randia fitzalanii, Gardenia fitzalanii (Native Gardenia, Yellow Mangosteen)
- Gardenia brighamii (Native Hawaiian Gardenia Nau)
- Gardenia carinata, Gardenia coronaria (Golden Gardenia, Malaysian Tree Gardenia)
- Gardenia cornuta, Gardenia ternifolia (Natal Gardenia, Horned Gardenia, Wilde-appel)
- Gardenia erubescens, Gardenia triacantha var. parvilimbis (Golden Fruit Gardenia)
- Gardenia Four Seasons (Gardenia Four Seasons)
- Gardenia gjellerupii (Thai Gardenia)
- Gardenia hydrophila, Kailarsenia hygrophila (Mok Luang, Candlestick plant)
- Gardenia jabiluka (Gardenia)
- Gardenia jasminoides, Gardenia augusta (Bush Gardenia, Cape Jasmine, Bunga Cina)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/gardenia_radicans.htm
With very small leaves, the plant is a compact grower. The blooms are 1 to 2 inches in diameter. The latest of all varieties to bloom, the bloom period continuing into the summer. Outstanding variety for bonsai. Flower Size 1".
Gardenia radicans very often has variegation sport. Plants we have in stock may or may not be slightly variegated (see example of leaves). This item is different from Dwarf Variegated gardenia (Item 4754 Gardenia radicans Variegated).
See page about gardenias, their cultivation and varieties.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Pikake - Fragrant Flower Booster
Gardenia radicans very often has variegation sport. Plants we have in stock may or may not be slightly variegated (see example of leaves). This item is different from Dwarf Variegated gardenia (Item 4754 Gardenia radicans Variegated).
See page about gardenias, their cultivation and varieties.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Pikake - Fragrant Flower Booster
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This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
8 plants in stock
$39.95