Gardenia. A beautifully scented flowering houseplant with pure white double flowers ageing to deep yellow. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers May to August. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Gardenia augusta (syn. jasminoides) ‘Belmont’
A beautifully scented flowering houseplant with pure white double flowers ageing to deep yellow
Additional information
| Generic | Gardenia |
|---|---|
| Species | augusta (syn. jasminoides) |
| Varietry | 'Belmont' |
| Common Name | Gardenia |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Water sparingly in winter, Water with tepid water, Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water with rain water |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Botrytis, Mealy bugs, Whiteflies |
| Maintenance | Re-pot using a lime free compost |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
Related products
Acalypha hispida ‘Alba’
An unusual houseplant with showy tassels of tiny flowers
Achimenes hybrida ‘Purple King’
Masses of pretty flowers with a ruffled margin bourne over a long flowering season
Achimenes hybrida ‘Paul Arnold’
Masses of pretty deep purple-blue flowers with a white throat bourne over a long flowering season
Achimenes hybrida ‘Ambroise Verschaffelt’
Masses of pretty white veined purple flowers bourne over a long flowering season
Abutilon hybridum ‘Boule de Neige’
Beautiful pendant white bowl shaped flowers held on slender stems with sycamore-like leaves
Abutilon megapotamicum
Beautiful pendant red and yellow flowers held on slender stems with arrow shaped leaves
Acalypha wilkesiana ‘Musaica’
An unusual houseplant with long tassels of tiny flowers and heavily mottled red and orange foliage
Abutilon hybridum savitzii
Beautiful pendant bowl shaped flowers held on slender stems with broadly white variegated sycamore-like leaves