Features:Foliage: Glossy, lance-shaped leathery leaves with deep green color and smooth edges,Flowers: Large, double-petaled white blooms with intense gardenia fragrance,Habit: Upright evergreen shrub with dense growth
Mature Height: 4-6 ft
Mature Width: 3-4 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate
Light Needs: Partial shade (ideal: morning sun with afternoon shade)
Special Care:Soil: Acidic (pH 5.0-6.5), rich in organic matter,Water: Keep consistently moist (use rainwater in alkaline areas),Fertilizer: Acid-formula monthly during growing season,Pruning: After flowering to maintain shape
Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Summer through fall,Foliage: Evergreen