Gardenia augusta 'PIIGA-I' ~ Pinwheel® Gardenia

Gardenia augusta 'PIIGA-I' ~ Pinwheel® GardeniaPinwheel Gardenia is a dense upright evergreen shrub with thick, glossy dark green leaves. The highly fragrant white flowers with narrow petals resembling a pinwheel bloom in abundance from late spring through early summer, then sporadically into fall. Prefers partial sun and moist, well drained acidic soils. Type: Shrub Height: 4' 8' Spread: 3' 6 Spacing: 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 11 Culture: Part Sun Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: Spring,

Pinwheel Gardenia is a dense upright evergreen shrub with thick, glossy dark green leaves.  The highly fragrant white flowers with narrow petals resembling a pinwheel bloom in abundance from late spring through early summer, then sporadically into fall.  Prefers partial sun and moist, well-drained acidic soils.  

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance.  Water regularly, do not let the soil dry out.   Fertilize in spring or summer to encourage bloom, but do not fertilize in fall- it will encourage tender growth.  Mulch planted area. Prune after flowering. Drip irrigation will help prevent leaf spot. Insects can be a serious problem, as well as powdery mildew, dieback, and sooty mold.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Hydrangea, Coral Bells, Agapanthus

IMAGES: Meneerke bloem, Gardenia angusta, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Alpsdake, Gardenia jasminoides s3, CC BY-SA 3.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.