Intoxicating fragrance makes everyone want at least one gardenia in their garden or in a patio container. Gorgeous, glossy, leathery dark-green leaves with white flowers that turn creamy yellow as they age. ‘August Beauty’ is a prolific bloomer, with the aromatic flowers opening up to 2 to 3” across. An elegant flower for floral designs and decorations such as corsages, bouquets, and table arrangements. Outside, enjoy its perfume emanating from a flower bed beneath a living room window, near an entryway, or out in the yard as a formal hedge. Needs rich, moist soil, using infrequent, deep soakings. Grows to 5’ high and 4’ wide. Needs rich, moist soil, using infrequent, deep soakings. Provide full to part sun. Flowers spring to summer. Hardy to Zone 8/20 degrees F.
Gardenia 'August Beaty' is an elegant shrub
Grown in a 1-gallon grower pot
Hardiness Zones 8-11
Prolific bloomer with highly-fragrant white flowers
Flowers from spring to summer
Thrives in full to part sun
Can grow up to 5' high and 4' wide
A decorative natural hedge or privacy screen
Water when the first few inches of soil is dry