Enjoy MYSTERY GARDENIA shrubs for their...

. legendary fragrant summer flowers >>> large white double blooms
. prolonged flowering habit >>> prolific summer to fall blooms
. sturdy vigorous growth >>> upright rounded habit to 6'+
. dark green year-round foliage >>> glossy + evergreen [larger than species]
. garden versatility >>> standalone accent shrub + privacy screens & hedges
. enduring popularity >>> choice for outdoor living areas + heirloom gardens

USDA plant hardiness zones: 8, 9, 10 | winter hardy to 10 °F (-12°C)
Sunset plant hardiness zones: 8, 9, 12-16, 18-23 [western states]

LIGHT: morning sun, bright filtered light midday, afternoon shade
WATER: evenly moist
SOIL: fertile + humus-rich + acid + well-drained [soil pH 5.5-6.0]

Botanical Name: Gardenia jasminoides ¿Mystery¿
Plant Family: Rubiaceae - Madder Family
Plant Origin/Gardenia Nursery Cultivar: China
Genus named in 1760 by Carolus Linnaeus in honor of his friend Dr. Alexander Garden (ca.1730-1791), a prominent botanist and naturalist of Charleston, South Carolina
a.k.a: Gardenia augusta 'Mystery', Cape Jasmine, Gandharaj Gardenia

How to grow Mystery Gardenia Shrubs/Bushes:
. Select a location that provides adequate sunlight, water, and soil requirements [see above]
. Water regularly until established and during dry spells for optimum performance
. Fertilize gardenia in early spring [use organic fertilizers for increased plant and soil health]
. Prune after flowering to maintain desired shape and height [usually not required]
. Maintain a mulch layer to conserve soil moisture and minimize pesky weeds
. Avoid unnecessary cultivation around plants once they're established
. Grow Mystery gardenia in winter-protected containers in colder climates