Radican Dwarf Gardenia 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: Yes
• Deer Resistant: Yes
• Pet Friendly: Yes
• Reblooming: Yes
• Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes

The Radican Dwarf Gardenia is a smaller version of the beloved Gardenia, luring you outside with a sweet and potent aroma to enjoy during the summer months. It reaches a maximum height of 1-3 feet and width of 3-4 feet, making it a perfect addition to gardens and borders. Its compact size makes it suitable for planting below windows to bring its delightful fragrance into the house. From late spring to late summer, this shrub produces petite white flowers with semi double petals, completely covering the plant. Its shiny, pointed, and leathery leaves resemble those of a Magnolia, providing interest and beauty to the garden year-round. The dark green foliage serves as a stunning backdrop to the dainty white blossoms, which attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, bringing vibrancy to the garden.

Dwarf Gardenia Radicans, a member of the Rubiaceae family like coffee, is found in its native habitats of tropical and subtropical regions, including China, Japan, and Taiwan. This plant was first discovered in 1761 by English naturalist John Ellis and named after Scottish naturalist Alexander Garden. Several varieties of this fragrant, tropical shrub, including Dwarf Gardenia Radicans, have been bred. Its slow growth and toxicity to humans and pets as a natural defense against herbivores, such as deer, should be noted.

Dwarf Gardenia Radicans is suitable for zones 7 - 11, but it is also perfect for container gardening, making it a great addition to gardens of all ages. With its resistance to pests and diseases, it can thrive in both indoor and outdoor settings, enjoying full to partial sun and well-drained, slightly moist soil with a slightly acidic PH. Frequent watering and the use of mulch can help maintain its high water needs, and a quick press into the soil is an easy way to determine if it needs more moisture. Pruning after flowering and fertilizing with an acid-rich fertilizer in May and June will promote growth and beautiful blooms. The stunning dark glossy foliage and petite, elegant flowers with a strong, sweet fragrance make Dwarf Gardenia Radicans a standout in beds, borders, and containers, calling for gardeners of all ages to come and enjoy their beauty.

A look inside....

Take a peek at our growing beds, where our 3-gallon Gardenia Radicans are grown. These beautiful plants, which are carefully taken care of and the result of years of experience by our staff. Each picture shows how well the skilled hands that care for them make sure they are of the highest quality. Our hardworking staff carefully grows these Gardenia Radicans, choosing and taking care of each plant with great care. These beautiful picture shows the thriving beauty of our current crop and captures the essence of our dedication to excellence. Our 3-gallon Gardenia Radicans, will make your garden look better than ever!

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.