White Gardenia

White Gardenia

Gardenia jasminoides

Plant portrait: Glossy evergreen leaves and creamy white flowers holding a rich fragrance far larger than the blossom itself.

Garden rhythm: Evergreen shrub, potentially cold-tender in North Texas; late spring and summer bloom, sometimes repeating. Part sun, acidic well-drained soil, even moisture, freeze protection as needed.

Garden companions: Flowers may receive moths and other pollinators.

Worth noticing: The two gardenias beside the windows turn fragrance into part of the indoor refuge.