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Surprising Miniature Gardenia
Gardenia radicans - Dwarf Miniature Creeping Gardenia
Gardenia radicans - Dwarf Miniature Creeping Gardenia
Gardenia radicans - Dwarf Miniature Creeping Gardenia
- Gardenia radicans - Dwarf Miniature Creeping Gardenia - can surprise even longtime gardenia fans. It has all the charm of the classic shrub - glossy green leaves, pure white flowers, and that unforgettable fragrance - but in a smaller, easier form.
- Natural bonsai. This little plant grows low and wide, staying under 1-2 feet tall and spreading up to 3-4 feet. It forms a dense mound or creeping groundcover that looks great along walkways or spilling from a pot. The leaves are tiny and shiny, giving it a neat, polished look all year.
- The flowers are about an inch across, double or semi-double, and smell just like the full-size gardenia. They bloom in spring and often return through summer, filling the air with perfume.
- Easier than other gardenias. Gardenia radicans isn’t as fussy as most gardenias. It can handle clay, sandy, or loamy soil as long as it drains well. Once established, it’s fairly drought-tolerant and can even handle some cold, down to around 15F in protected spots.
- Where to plant. It's perfect for small gardens, patios, or as a bonsai. You get the luxury fragrance of a gardenia without needing a big space. Use it as a groundcover, edging plant, or container specimen. It's one of those plants that stays tidy, looks refined, and keeps blooming. For anyone who loves gardenias but wants something compact and low-maintenance, Gardenia radicans is a great find.
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King of Fruits that makes you healthy and happy
🍍 Everybody loves the Pineapple, but not everyone knows that this exotic fruit actually grows on a plant, Ananas comosus, a member of the Bromeliad family. Growing pineapple is easier than you may think, and sure to grab attention.
Pineapple can make you healthier.... and happy! Watch the video:
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🛒 Explore Pineapple varieties
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The eyes shout
"The eyes shout what the lips fear to say." - William Henry
🐈📸 Cat Georgie has impressive sea-green eyes. TopTropicals PeopleCats.Garden.
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How we turned an eyesore into a wall of flowers
Quisqualis vine - Rangoon Creeper
- Quisqualis vine - Rangoon Creeper - Flamingo pink and fruity fragrance in one!
- Who said utility areas have to be ugly? Our Quisqualis indica - Rangoon Creeper - turned the roof of our water system into a wall of flowers! This shrubby vine covers itself in clusters of pink, crimson, and white blooms that change color as they age.
- The fragrance is sweet, fruity, and absolutely unforgettable. Every time we walk by, we can’t help but stop and smell the... creeper!
- Got a fence, trellis, or an eyesore to hide? This is your plant!
🛒 Plant Quisqualis today for a beautiful spot with perfume tomorrow
📚 Learn more:
- 💋Flamingo pink with fruity fragrance
- 💋Single flower variety
- 💋How to cover an ugly spot with a fragrance and and beauty, stop and smell the roses
- 💋You never have enough of this flower fruity fragrance
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Blue butterfly pea lemonade: quick-n-fun exotic recipes
- 🔵Blue butterfly pea flowers (Clitoria ternatea) make an excellent lemonade!
- 🔵Brew the flowers into a blue tea, add a bit of lemon juice.
- 🔵Watch the color turn purple like magic!
Blue butterfly pea lemonade
Ingredients
- 🔵 A handful of blue butterfly pea flowers (Clitoria ternatea)
- 🔵 Hot water for brewing
- 🔵 Fresh lemon juice
- 🔵 Ice cubes and lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- 🔵 Steep blue butterfly pea flowers in hot water to make deep blue tea.
- 🔵 Cool and add a splash of lemon juice — watch the color turn purple like magic!
- 🔵 Pour over ice and garnish with lemon slices.
🛒Plant Clitoria vine for blue and purple exotic drinks
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