Enjoy AUGUST BEAUTY GARDENIA shrubs for their...

. sweet-smelling fragrant summer blooms >>> large + double + velvety white
. abundant prolonged flowering habit
. vigorous growth >>> dense rounded habit to 4-6' [more compact than species]
. emerald green lustrous year-round foliage >>> glossy + evergreen
. garden versatility >>> standalone accent shrub + privacy screens & hedges
. enduring popularity >>> gardenias are sturdy old-fashioned garden heirlooms

USDA plant hardiness zones: 8, 9, 10 | winter hardy to 10 °F
Sunset plant hardiness zones: 7-9, 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 ‘August Beauty’
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 'August Beauty', Cape Jasmine

How to grow August Beauty 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 August Beauty gardenia in winter-protected containers in colder climates

Shipping Size/Price: Premium Three Gallon [#3G] nursery-grown plant (11.36L)
We ship large, gift quality plants in their original container and soil. August Beauty's guaranteed to delight your family and friends. Send flowering gifts that impress.

"My order arrived yesterday just as you said and I couldn't be more pleased. The packaging, size and condition of the plants were outstanding. Thank you for taking the time to do things right. I'm a very satisfied customer." Greeneville, TN

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