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Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' - August Beauty Cape Jasmine

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Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' is a sensational star of the horticultural world, renowned for its robust, fragrant blooms that grace gardens from late spring right through to late summer. Its nickname, 'August Beauty Cape Jasmine', speaks volumes about its sheer elegance and allure, featuring brilliant creamy white blossoms that sit strikingly against a backdrop of glossy, dark green foliage. Boasting a mature height of 4 to 6 feet, its captivating presence can stand alone as a specimen or harmonize in hedges. Although it luxuriates in warmer climates, the versatility of the 'August Beauty' shines through as it thrives from partial to full sun, appreciating moist and well-drained soils. Acclaimed for its stunning visual and sensory appeal, this evergreen shrub, a jewel from the Rubiaceae family, offers a year-round olfactory and visual feast, while proving to be resilient against deer and resistant to heat and humidity. Whether you're seeking to enhance residential areas or commercial landscapes, the Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' cultivates an environment of tranquility and beauty.

  • Size: 4 to 6 feet tall
  • Flowers: Creamy white, intensely fragrant
  • Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves
  • Water usage: Moderate to high
  • Sun exposure: Partial to full sun
  • Season of Bloom: Late spring through late summer
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