Gardenia White Star

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

Gardenia White Star is a stunning shrub that features large and showy, pure white flowers through spring and summer. It typically grows to 40 cm tall and 1.2 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site. Gardenia White Star is perfect for using as a groundcover, including in borders, adding to tropical or “white” gardens, growing in a container, planting around the base of larger plants, or planting anywhere it can truly be appreciated.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	40 cm
Spread:	1.20 m
Flowering time:	Summer, Autumn, Winter
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical, White
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
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What height does Gardenia White Star grow to?

Gardenia White Star grows to about 40 cm tall and 1.2 m 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.

What growing conditions are best for Gardenia White Star?

Gardenia White Star 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 White Star care

Gardenia White Star 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.