Gardenia sp.
Gardenia Ululani, Ulu-LaniFamily: Rubiaceae
Origin: Hawaii
Gardenia Ululani is a great choice for warm climates such as USDA Zone 10-11. It prefers full sun to light shade and regular waterings. It is drought tolerant once established. It can grow as large shrub or small specimen tree up to 8-10 ft tall and as wide. Ululani is a female name in Hawaii, meaning "heavenly inspiration".
Grown in a pot, Gardenia Ululani can be taken indoors in cold regions. Gardenia is a relatively slow growing plant and requires a rich, well drained soil. Planting it in a pot requires good soil and proper watering. The pot must have good drainage. Avoid overwatering and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once or twice a month. If placed in a cold area, it should be brought indoors during cold months or provided with protection from wind and frost.
Gardenia Ululani is a perfect choice for small gardens as it attracts butterflies and hummingbirds with its fragrant yellow/orange flowers. With proper care, its glossy foliage and beautiful bloom can be enjoyed for many years.
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)