August Beauty Gardenia
The August Beauty Gardenia is a dense, evergreen shrub known for its prolific blooming and sweet fragrance. From early to late summer, it showcases large, white flowers that are perfect for cutting. Its glossy, dark green foliage remains attractive year-round. This low-maintenance shrub slowly grows to a mature height of 5 feet and a spread of 3 feet. It thrives in rich, well-drained soils and prefers full sun to partial shade, making it an excellent choice for attracting bees and butterflies to your garden.
$49.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1974
/ 2688
#1974 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+27%
Above average
Mature Height
5
/ feet
Who it's for
- Intense, Classic Fragrance
- Extended Summer Bloom
- Excellent Landscape Structure
Who should skip it
- Strict Soil Acidity Needs
- High Pest Vulnerability
- Requires Warm, Humid Conditions
Key Specs
Mature Height
5 feet
Mature Width
3 feet
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Light Needs
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs
Average to Moist
Growth Rate
Slow
Hardiness Zone
7b
Soil Type Preference
Well-Drained
Features
- Showy, fragrant white flowers bloom all summer
- Glossy, dark green foliage is evergreen
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Low maintenance care requirements
- Flowers are excellent for cutting
- Suitable for full sun to partial shade
- Container friendly for flexible placement
- Upright spreading growth habit
What customers say
Customer feedback consistently highlights the exceptional quality of the August Beauty Gardenia, particularly praising its robust health upon purchase and the intense, classic fragrance. Consumers find this variety offers strong reliability, often exceeding expectations for a plant that can sometimes be temperamental. It is viewed as a high impact, worthwhile investment for enhancing outdoor spaces.
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