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Long admired for its intense fragrance, Gardenia jasminoides ‘Celestial Star’ produces blooms in abundance in spring and autumn. The compact foliage is glossy and evergreen providing year-round interest even after the blooms have faded. Gardenia jasminoides ‘Celestial Star’ is a special variety of small shrub which is perfect for planting near a path, doorway or seating area so you can immerse yourself in the captivating scent whilst soaking up the visual charm. For a truly extravagant touch plant as a hedge in milder areas. Furthermore, it makes an excellent cut flower so you can enjoy its intensity of fragrance in a vase or treasured bouquet.Gardenia jasminoides ‘Celestial Star’ prefers a site where it benefits from moist, well-drained soil in full sun or part-shade. Plants will require indoor protection over winter as they are half-hardy, evergreen shrubs (dependent upon where you garden in the UK). Grows to a height and spread of 1.2m.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Gardenia Celestial Star 9cm Pot |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Cape Jasmine |
| Hardiness | H3 (-1 to -5°C) |
| Colour | White |
| Type | Shrub |
| Format | 9cm Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 1.20 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 1.20 |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Scented | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
