Radicans Miniature Gardenia
Discover the Radicans Miniature Gardenia, a charming dwarf evergreen shrub perfect for adding beauty to your landscape. This low-spreading variety boasts dense, multi-stemmed growth adorned with glossy, dark green foliage that persists through winter. From early to late summer, it graces your garden with petite, intensely fragrant white flowers, creating a delightful sensory experience. Ideal as a groundcover, in borders, or as a cascading element in containers, this gardenia offers a relatively low-maintenance option that attracts beneficial pollinators. For optimal growth, provide average to moist soil conditions and prune after its blooming season.
$16.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
2613
/ 2693
#2613 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-61%
Below average
Mature Height
12
/ inches
Who it's for
- Intense, Signature Fragrance
- Versatile Groundcover or Container Plant
- Year-Round Visual Appeal
Who should skip it
- High Maintenance Requirements
- Prone to Common Pests
- Limited Bloom Period
Key Specs
Mature Height
12 inches
Mature Spread
3 feet
Growth Rate
Slow
Lifespan
Approximately 30 years
Light Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Needs
Average to Moist
Pruning Time
After flowering
Hardiness Zones
USDA 7
Features
- Highly fragrant white flowers
- Glossy, year-round green foliage
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Low maintenance shrub
- Dwarf, spreading growth habit
- Suitable for containers
- Tolerant of urban pollution
- Blooms early to late summer
What customers say
Consumers consistently praise the intoxicating fragrance and the appealing miniature design of the Radicans Gardenia. This quality makes it a highly desired item for patios and small spaces. However, the plant's reliability is a frequent point of discussion; many buyers find it challenging to maintain, requiring precise conditions to thrive after purchase. Success hinges on the gardener's ability to provide specialized care, making it a high reward, high effort purchase that delivers exceptional sensory quality when established.
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