Gardenia jasminoides

Latin name

Gardenia jasminoides

Common name

Gardenia, Cape jasmine

Type

Indoor Tropical Plant

Family

Rubiaceae

The gardenia is an indoor plant with a very refined charm, perfect for creating an elegant, soft, and slightly luxurious ambiance in a bright room. Its fragrant blossoms are its greatest asset: a few flowers are enough to fill the space with a rich, floral, and enveloping scent, often associated with tropical gardens and high-end bouquets. Its neat appearance makes it an ideal plant for decorating a living room, a conservatory, or a reception area where one wishes to add a more sophisticated botanical touch. The gardenia requires a bit more attention than some indoor plants, but it rewards good care with a remarkable presence and a particularly appreciated bloom. It is a plant of character, chosen as much for its beauty as for the sensory experience it brings to the home.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 8 to 11, grown as a houseplant in Quebec

Exposure

Bright indirect light, with a little gentle morning sun if possible

Watering

Regularly, keeping the soil slightly moist without overwatering

Fertilization

Apply fertilizer for acid-loving plants or flowering plants during the growth period

Soil type

Rich, light, well-drained and slightly acidic; ideal pH between 5.0 and 6.5

Blooming period

Mainly from spring to summer, sometimes in waves depending on the conditions

Flower color

Pure white to cream

Foliage color

Dark glossy green

Foliage type

Obsolete

Height

30 to 90 cm (12 to 36 inches)

Width

30 to 60 cm (12 to 24 inches)

Growth rate

Slow to moderate

Pets

Pollinators

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.