Gardenia jasminoides ‘Double Mint’

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BOTANICAL NAME:  Gardenia jasminoides ‘Double Mint’

COMMON NAME: Double Mint Gardenia, Cape Jasmine”

ATTRACTS:  Bees and Butterflies

RESISTANT: Deer

BLOOM COLOR/ TIME: Fragrant, double white flowers in Summer

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS:   Full to Part Sun

HEIGHT: 2 1/2 to 3 feet

WIDTH: 2 1/2 to 3 feet

EVERGREEN OR DECIDUOUS: Evergreen

WATER REQUIREMENTS: Average

SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Prefer acidic, organically rich & loamy soil that is well drained

GARDEN ATTRIBUTES: Fragrant flowers

Long bloom season

Low maintenance

HARDINESS ZONES: 7-9

Double Mint Gardenia is a evergreen shrub w/lustrous dark green foliage and a compact, rounded growth habit. Fragrant, double white flowers most of the Summer. Great for planting under a window or around patio to be able to enjoy the lovely scent.