Gardenia taitensis – Tahitian Gardenia – Tiare (6″ pot)

Description This is our most popular and sought after Gardenia. It is the national flower of Tahiti. The glossy foliage can grow to a nice spread, however it can be trimmed for size control. Gardenia taitensis thrives on warm temperatures and full sun outdoors. The ideal temperature is above 50°F at all times and I would avoid freezing temperatures. Will grow great in pots. Flowers smell like heaven. FAMILY : Rubiaceae ORIGIN : Tahiti TYPE/USES : shrub MATURE SIZE : getting to be a large shrub 6′ – 8′ on average, but can be kept trimmed GROWTH RATE : average LIGHT : full to partial sun WATER : average to slightly moist MIN. TEMP. : avoid freezing temperatures, best to keep above low 50’s FLOWER : warm months of the year