🌼 Gardenia Flower Plant – Description

The Gardenia is a highly fragrant, evergreen flowering plant admired for its creamy white roses-like blooms and glossy green foliage. Known for its strong perfume and elegant appearance, Gardenia is a favorite among home gardeners, balcony growers, and landscape designers.

🌿 General Details

Botanical Name: Gardenia jasminoides

Common Names: Gardenia, Cape Jasmine, Gandhraj (India)

Family: Rubiaceae

Type: Evergreen shrub

🌱 Plant Appearance

Height: 1 to 4 feet (can grow larger depending on variety)

Leaves: Thick, glossy, dark green, oval-shaped

Growth Habit: Bushy, compact, and attractive

🌸 Flowers

Color: Pure white (turns cream as it ages)

Shape: Rose-like double petals

Fragrance: Very strong, sweet, and long-lasting

Blooming Season: Mainly spring to summer; some varieties bloom year-round in warm climates

🌞 Growing Conditions

Light: Bright indirect sun or partial sunlight (4–6 hrs/day)

Soil: Slightly acidic, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter

Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid waterlogging

Climate: Prefers warm, humid climates

Suitable For: Pots, balconies, patios, gardens, walkways

🌼 Benefits & Features

Strong fragrance that perfumes the whole area

Beautiful, elegant flowers ideal for home décor

Dense, shiny foliage adds ornamental value

Excellent for gifting, landscaping, and indoor–outdoor decoration

Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects

🪴 Uses

Decorative flowering plant

Indoor/outdoor pot plant

Garden borders and pathways

Aromatic garden setups