Name: Snow Globe Gardenia - 1 Gallon Pot
SKU: D2LSC 0617490567
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‘Snow Globe’ Dwarf Gardenia

Gardenia jasminoides ‘WAH-SG’ PP31088

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 7a -11 Find Your Zone

Shrub Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub

Height at Maturity: 2′

Width at Maturity: 2′

Spacing: 18-24″ apart for solid hedge; 4’+ apart for space between plants

Growth Habit / Form: Bushy, Dense, Rounded

Flower Color: White

Flower Size: 2″

Flowering Period: Spring and Summer

Flower Type: Single, daisy-type

Fragrant Flowers: Yes!

Foliage Color: Dark Green

Fragrant Foliage: No

Berries: No

Berry Color: NA

Sun Needs: Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade or Filtered Sun, All Day Filtered Sun

Water Needs: Average

Soil Type: Clay (amend heavy clay soils to ensure good drainage), Loam, Sand (amend quick draining soils for moisture retention), Silt

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Moist But Well Drained

Soil pH: 5.0- 6.5 (Acid)

Maintenance / Care: Low

Attracts: Visual Attention

Resistances: Deer, Drought (when established), Heat, Humidity

Description

The latest addition to the cold hardy Snow Gardenia Series, ‘Snow Globe’ has demonstrated cold hardiness to 0°F in Zone 7a. This adorable little globe-shaped Gardenia reaches maybe 2 feet tall and wide when all grown up. In spring the deep green foliage is nearly covered with cute. daisy-like. fragrant flowers that have the wonderful fragrance we’ve come to love with Gardenias. The plant often sporadically reblooms during summer. Its smaller stature makes this sensory beauty a perfect fit as an accent in smaller garden spaces and containers, or as a low hedge or grouping situated near patios and other outdoor living spaces or along paths and walkways where the flowers and fragrance can be enjoyed from close up. Enjoy the cut flowers in indoor flower arrangements as well.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing maybe 2 feet tall and wide, the Snow Globe Gardenia is ideal for use as an accent in smaller garden spaces or in groupings, or in groupings or as a low hedge in home foundation plantings and landscape borders. Its smaller size makes it a good fit as a solo or centerpiece in container gardens. Because they like a break from the midday afternoon sun, and cold northwesterly winter winds, gardenias are best planted on the east side of the home or other structures. Needless to say gardenias are a fine addition for sensory gardens and near windows or outdoor living spaces where the sweet fragrance can be enjoyed.

Suggested Spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart for hedge; 4 feet or more apart for space between plants

Growing Preferences

Gardenia are exceptionally easy to grow in moist but well-drained soils of average fertility and part sun, preferably morning sun with some shade or filtered sun in the mid afternoon hours. As with so many other ornamental plants, constantly soggy or wet soils can cause root rot or other plant diseases. The east side of the home or other tall structure is a perfect spot. USDA Zones: 7a-11 Find Your Zone

Soil pH is important!

To flower their best and maintain deep green foliage color, all Gardenia require an acid to moderately acid soil ranging from 4.5 to 6.0 on the pH scale. Alkaline soil cause yellowing of foliage and flowering will be diminished.

Soil pH is a measurement of the alkalinity or acidity of soil and is measured on a scale of 1-14, with 7 as the neutral mark. Any measurement below 7 indicates acid soil conditions, and anything above 7 indicates alkaline. If you’re unsure about the pH of your soil and whether or not it’s suitable for growing Gardenia it’s a good idea to test the soil pH in the planting area. You can quickly test soil pH with an inexpensive soil pH tester probe or kit.

To lower the pH (make more acid) you can apply Soil Sulfur, Aluminum Sulfate, or Chelated Iron. Adding organic compost to the soil or using compost as mulch can also help to increase acidity and maintain acid soil conditions.

Learn More: What is Soil pH & How To Test & Adjust It

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This little gardenia is compact and perfect for small spaces. Arrived healthy and in good condition and is doing great in the ground! I would definitely recommend Wilson Bros for great selection and quality plants.———————————–Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

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I received this plant alive and well within a few days. I planted it the next day and it is showing lots of green new growth. All of my Wilson plants are doing well including my Carolina Sweet Shrub which I had to transplant for it to get more sun. Thanks to all your team…—————————————-You’re welcome!! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG