Gardenia Tahiti

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Tahitian Gardenia

Gardenia Tahiti, commonly known as the Tahitian Gardenia, is a beautiful, evergreen shrub that bears exquisite, mid-sized, intensely fragrant, white blooms through spring. The flowers contrast perfectly with the dark green, glossy foliage as it grows to 1 m tall and the same wide. Gardenia Tahiti puts on the best displays when mass planted but is also effective for under planting larger plants, adding to mixed plantings, container planting, planting around the barbecue area, for tropical gardens, or adding to “white” gardens.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.00 m
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical, White
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Tahitian Gardenia

What are the garden uses for Gardenia Tahiti in NZ?

Gardenia Tahiti is a much-loved shrub that is perfect for creating garden appeal. It can be clipped into a hedge, included in a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, included in tropical or “white” gardens, or maintained in a container. It is a great complement to a modern or cottage garden, bringing fragrance and elegance to a space. It is the gorgeous foliage and flowers that makes this Gardenia an excellent choice for a NZ garden.

Gardenia Tahiti hedge spacing

The optimum plant spacing for a Gardenia Tahiti hedge is 40 cm between the plants. Spacing the plants out further will result in a wider hedge that takes longer to fill in. Be sure to use a stringline to get the line straight and start lightly trimming the sides once the plants show active growth. It makes a lovely hedge up to 80 cm tall. The best Gardenia Tahiti hedges are achieved with trimming in spring and again in autumn.

What height does Gardenia Tahiti grow to?

Gardenia Tahiti grows to about 1 m tall and the same wide as a general rule. It tends to grow taller in partial shade conditions compared to when grown in full sun. Similarly, the size also depends on the level of trimming and how well the plant is cared for with regards to fertiliser and watering during dry periods.

Gardenia Tahiti for sale

The Plant Company has the best Gardenia Tahiti plants for sale in NZ. Our production nurseries specialise in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your Gardenia needs and impress you with both our products and service!

What growing conditions are best for Gardenia Tahiti?

Gardenia Tahiti grows best in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of light frost only and does require shelter from wind. A soil rich in organic matter that does not dry out during summer is ideal. Clay soil, heavy soils, or areas with wetness should be avoided as the plants will struggle and are likely to fail. Heavy shade positions should be avoided also. The goal is to ensure they receive good amounts of dappled sunlight or about 3-4 hours of direct sun per day.

Gardenia Tahiti care

Gardenia Tahiti can be susceptible to various problems if not cared for correctly. Gardenias are acid-loving plants and alkaline soils can lead to nutrient deficiencies, particularly iron chlorosis, which causes yellowing leaves. It is very important to make sure the soil is acidic, and to use acidic fertilisers. Both overwatering and underwatering can cause problems. Overwatering leads to root rot, while underwatering causes wilting and bud drop. They need consistent moisture, and a well-drained soil. Common pests include aphids, whiteflies, mealybugs, scale insects, and spider mites. Gardenias are susceptible to fungal diseases like powdery mildew, leaf spots, anthracnose, and sooty mould. Both the pests and diseases can easily be controlled with an appropriate agrichemical but only if levels start to impact the aesthetics and health of the plant.