Dwarf Gardenia Radican Shrub | Gardenia jasminoides 'Radicans'

Dwarf Gardenia | Gardenia jasminoides 'Radican'

Plant Highlights:

• Growing Zone: 7 – 11
• Plant Brand: The Plant Factory Choice
• Botanical Name: Gardenia jasminoides 'Radicans'
• Foliage Color: Dark Green
• Flower Color: White
• Flower Fragrance: Strong, Sweet Fragrance
• Fall Color: Dark Green
• Type: Evergreen
• Mature Height: 1 – 3 feet
• Mature Width: 3 – 4 feet
• Growth Rate: Slow
• Exposure: Full to Partial Sun
• Soil Needs: Tolerates most well-drained acidic soil types
• Water Needs: Moderate to High 
• Pruning Needs: Deadhead spent blooms to promote new blooms; prune after the blooming season
• Awards:
• Grown by: The Plant Factory

Additional Highlights:

• Pollinator Friendly: No
• Deer Resistant: Yes
• Pet Friendly: No
• Reblooming: Yes
• Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes

The Dwarf Gardenia Radicans, a compact version of the traditional Gardenia, tempts gardeners of all ages with its rich, sweet scent, calling them to enjoy the summer. It reaches a maximum height of just 1 - 3 feet and a width of 3 - 4 feet, making it a wonderful small addition to beds and borders. It is the ideal size to be planted beneath a window to fill the house with its enticing fragrance. From late spring to late summer, small white flowers with semi-double petals cover the shrub. Its petite, glossy leaves are pointed and resemble those of a Magnolia, adding visual interest to the garden all year round. The dark green leaves serve as a stunning backdrop for the shrub's elegant white blooms. Butterflies, bees, and other pollinators are attracted to the fragrant flowers, bringing life to the garden.

The Dwarf Gardenia Radicans is a member of the Rubiaceae family, along with coffee, and is native to tropical and subtropical regions such as China, Japan, and Taiwan. It was originally discovered by English naturalist John Ellis in 1761 and later named after Scottish naturalist Alexander Garden. This fragrant and versatile shrub has various cultivars, including the Dwarf Gardenia Radicans. However, it is important to note that this plant is toxic to humans and pets, causing digestive problems and vomiting if ingested. This natural defense mechanism helps protect the shrub from herbivores, such as deer.

Dwarf Gardenia Radicans is suitable for zones 7-11 and its compact size allows it to thrive in containers in cooler climates or indoors during winter. It is resistant to pests and diseases and prefers full to partial sunlight and well-drained, slightly moist acidic soil. It has average to high water requirements, which can be checked easily by pressing two inches into the soil for dampness. Mulching can help lower its water needs. After flowering, it can be pruned and fed with an acid-rich fertilizer to encourage growth and blooms in May and June. The alluring beauty and sweet, distinct fragrance of Dwarf Gardenia Radicans will captivate gardeners of all ages. Whether planted in beds, borders, or containers, these glossy, petite shrubs will add a touch of elegance and fragrance to your summer garden.

A look inside....

Our 3-gallon Gardenia Radicans are carefully grown by our skilled staff for high-quality results. See the thriving beauty of our current crop!

Care 

Fertilize in early spring with our SR-18-5-10 slow release fertilizer for maximum growth and plant health. 

Ordering

Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday – Wednesday. We do not want your order to sit in a warehouse or on a truck over the weekend.

Shipping

The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest-viable product ordered.

Summer/Winter Shipping Restrictions – Summer above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees

Just a heads up! We share pictures and videos on our site to showcase our products and highlight the quality of our growing process. However, depending on the season you purchase, you can receive a plant that is smaller or larger than what is presented. There's a chance you might see a plant blooming like the one on our site, but it's not guaranteed. We often trim off blooms since they don't travel well. When you buy our plants, think of it as a wonderful investment in your future garden! Enjoy the journey of nurturing them to their fullest potential.

What makes Plant Factory Direct a great option?

We grow our plants right here at our nursery! Our knowledgeable staff uses top-notch horticultural practices to make sure our plants are healthy and of the highest quality. We choose your plants with the same care and thoughtfulness as if we were picking them for ourselves. We aim to go above and beyond what our customers expect. We take pride in providing wonderful “out of the box” experiences, along with friendly customer service and speedy resolutions.