Gardenia jasminoides ‘Pinwheel’, 2L
Commonly known as ‘Cape Jasmine’, the bushy, evergreen shrub Gardenia jasminoides ‘Pinwheel’ features glossy, dark green foliage and produces fragrant white flowers in summer, each distinctively shaped like a pinwheel. The blooms have a strong, jasmine-like scent and appear over several weeks, filling the garden with perfume.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2L
- Height & Spread: 80cm (2ft 7in) x 80cm (2ft 7in) in 2-5 years
Features
Commonly known as ‘Cape Jasmine’, the bushy, evergreen shrub Gardenia jasminoides ‘Pinwheel’ features glossy, dark green foliage and produces fragrant white flowers in summer, each distinctively shaped like a pinwheel. The blooms have a strong, jasmine-like scent and appear over several weeks, filling the garden with perfume.
Although it enjoys full sun, ‘Pinwheel’ can easily scorch in the summer months, so some shade is appreciated.
- Flowers: June - September
- Hardy to –10 degrees
- Moist, well-drained acidic soil
- South, East or West aspects
- Partial sunlight
- Sheltered
- Cut off faded flowers
- Toxic to animals