Pillow Talk® Gardenia
Shrub
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- Covered in large, classic blooms
- Appealing cushion-like habit always looks neat and tidy
- Fantastic fragrance
- Certified Deer Proof™ by Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs.
- Zones 7-10, full to part sun/shade, 3-5' tall x 4-7’ wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #: PP#35036F
Common name: Gardenia, cape jasmine (though it is not related to true jasmine)
Zone: 7-9; down to 6b with protection
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun), part sun (4-6 hrs sun)
Height x width:3-5’ x 4-7'
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Bright green, evergreen
Bloom season: Spring-early summer
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Rare & unusual, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, deer resistant, new, fragrant
Uses: Foundation planting, hedge, ornamental, flower gardens, specimen
How to Grow
Light: Can grow in full to part sun; the hotter your climate, the more shade it can take.
Water: Average to high water needs. Plants that are drought stressed will be more susceptible to pests and diseases, so proper care goes a long way.
Space: Min. 4’
Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring, once the ground has thawed, with a granular rose fertilizer. If your soil is not acidic, more frequent fertilization may be necessary.
Winterizing: No special treatment is required in warmer areas; 2-3" of mulch is recommended in cooler climates.
Maintenance & Pruning: Little to no pruning required. If you wish to prune, do so after it blooms in spring. It blooms on old wood.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.