Daisy Gardenia produces masses of fragrant, single, daisy-shaped, white flowers in late Spring/early Summer and sporadically through the season. Blooms heavier than other gardenias. A very hardy selection that prefers full sun to partial shade. Mounding habit with very dark green, lustrous foliage. Useful in landscape beds, foundation plantings, near outdoor living areas where the fragrance can be enjoyed, and in containers or planters.

Height: 2' 6" to 3' Landscape Usages: Landscape Beds, Foundation, Shrub Border, Garden Pond, Outdoor Living Areas, Containers / Planters, Hedges, Focal Point Specimen Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Mostly Sun, Partial Shade, Morning Sun Foliage Color: Green Seasons of Bloom: Spring Blooms, Early Summer Blooms Type: Shrub, Evergreen USDA Zones: 7, 8, 9, 10

Spread: 3' to 4' Attracts: Visual Attention Characteristics: Flower, Fragrance, Foliage Fragrances: Fragrant Flowers Growth Rate: Moderate Colors: White Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Heat Soil Needs: Ammended Clay, Average, Well-Drained Water Needs: Low Theme Gardens: Cottage

Daisy Gardenia - Kleim's Hardy Gardenia Feeding Instructions

Fertilize Summer-flowering shrubs in Spring (after new growth has begun to emerge), and again, if needed, in late Summer to early Fall with a well-balanced tree and shrub food or an organic plant food. When in dought as to how much fertilizer to apply, follow instructions on the product label.

Daisy Gardenia - Kleim's Hardy Gardenia Pruning Instructions

This evergreen summer-flowering shrub requires no pruning. However, during any time of year it is okay to remove stray or broken branches, or shear to maintain a neater appearance or encourage another flush of blooms. Hard pruning, to reduce the size of the shrub, should be performed in late Winter; before new foliage has emerged. Hand-pruning, with sharp hand pruners, is recommended. Pruning with electric or gas-powered hedge trimmers can cause unsightly scarring of leaves.

Daisy Gardenia - Kleim's Hardy Gardenia Pest Instructions

Several insects and diseases might show up on your gardenia. When a black "sooty mold" coats gardenia leaves in Summer or Fall, it is usually due to an infestation of insects such as aphids, mealybugs or whiteflies. These insects leave behind a trail of sticky residue on the leaves. The smut-like, sticky substance does not injure foliage, but can prevent sunlight from reaching the leaf, thereby reducing photosynthesis. In the event your gardenia becomes infested, spray plants 3 times at 10 day intervals with Malathion, or a product containing Neem oil. Make sure to spray the undersides of the leaves. Root rot can be a problem in poorly drained soils.