August Beauty Gardenia

Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' August Beauty has dense upright stems that form a rounded shrub. It has lustrous rich green leaves. Abundant fragrant, velvety white double blooms from May through November. This evergreen shrub prefers shade and protection from winter extremes. Ideally plant Westward facing area. Avoid Eastern Exposure. Gardenias do not like Morning Winter Sun Photo courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC 336-857-2131 (We caught these photos towards the end of the bloom cycle - Those gardenias were covered in perfuse blooms, very pretty) Ornamental Characteristics Category Flowering Shrub Foliage Type Evergreen Height 4' - 6' Spread 2' - 4' Shape Upright & Rounded Primary Foliage Color (Glossy) Dark Green Seasonal Foliage Color (Glossy) Dark Green Flowering Season Summer Flower Color White Environmental Characteristics Growth Rate Moderate Sun Preferences Sun to part shade  Water Preferences Moist (not wet): Prepar