Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty'
Prolific bloomer with large, sweetly fragrant, velvety white flowers. Lustrous foliage on a rounded evergreen shrub, useful as a low hedge, screen or accent for entryways. Wonderful in cut flower arrangements. Moderate growing 5 ft. tall and 3 ft. wide. Filtered sun.
Zones 8-11 (needs protection from cold winter winds in our area - courtyard-style planting, or warm microclimate against hardscapes on the south or west side of the house)
Full sun, Partial sun
Plant 1-2" high for great drainage or add pine bark mini-nuggets to the planting hole