Gardenia Mystery Shrub (White Flowers) in 10 in. (3 Gal.) Grower Pot

A splendid accent shrub or flowering hedge, 'Mystery' Gardenia is known for its extremely large, 4 in. to 5 in. W, snowy white, wonderfully fragrant flowers. Blooms from late spring through early summer, and then sporadically throughout the rest of the warm season. Site near outdoor gathering areas, by windows, or at the entryway to enjoy the sweet scent of its rose-like flowers. The pure white flowers fade to a creamy white as the season progresses, contrasting with the evergreen grossy foliage. Grows about 5 ft. tall x 3 ft. W with a more open, rounded habit.

• Botanical Name:  Gardenia jasminoides 'Mystery
• Pure white double extremely fragrant blooms resemble roses and are commonly used in corsages
• Has improved tolerance for poor soils, excellent resistance to nematodes
• No plant expresses southern grace more than gardenia
• Shiny leathery dark green leaves contrast with the white blooms for a sophisticated look
• Subtropical plant that is outdoor hardy only in USDA plant zones 8-11
  Ships in a 10 in. tall and wide black nursery pot, the plant itself is approximately 15 in. tall
• Grows best in sunny sites with morning sun and afternoon shade
• To accommodate mature size, space 3 ft. away from any structures or other plants, for a hedge, space 3 ft. on center
• Prefers consistently moist, well drained, slightly acidic, organically rich soils
• Depending on the season, this shrub may or may not have flowers at time of shipment