Gardenia Jasminoides ‘Florida’ (Florida Gardenia) Standards
Gardenia Jasminoides ‘Florida’ (Florida Gardenia) Standards
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Gardenia Jasminoides ‘Florida’ Standards bring elegance, fragrance and year-round greenery to gardens and outdoor entertaining areas. Each plant is trained into a neat, tree-like form with a clear trunk and rounded canopy of glossy, dark green foliage. Highly fragrant, creamy-white flowers appear from late spring through summer, creating a beautiful contrast against the lush leaves.
Ideal for positioning beside entrances, along pathways or as matching feature plants in decorative pots, this Gardenia adds structure without occupying the space of a large tree. Its formal shape suits courtyards, patios, balconies and structured garden beds, while light pruning after flowering keeps the canopy compact and dense.
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Mature height
Approximately 1.5–2 metres. Standard-form height may vary according to the original trunk and graft height.
Mature width
Approximately 1 metre, depending on pruning and growing conditions.
Spacing
Approximately 1–1.5 metres apart, allowing room for the rounded canopy to develop.
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen.
Foliage
Glossy dark green foliage with creamy-white to pure white flowers.
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Highly fragrant flowers from late spring through summer, with flowering sometimes continuing into autumn in favourable warm conditions.
Sun tolerance
Morning sun to part shade. Protect from intense afternoon sun, cold winds and heavy frost.
Maintenance
Shallow, fibrous root system that dislikes disturbance and competition from established tree roots. Prefers rich, acidic and freely draining soil.Moderate. Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging. Feed with fertiliser formulated for acid-loving plants and lightly prune after flowering to maintain the rounded standard shape.
Root System
Shallow, fibrous root system that dislikes disturbance and competition from established tree roots. Prefers rich, acidic and freely draining soil.