Intensely fragrant, double white blooms on a low, spreading evergreen that hugs the front of the border.
Radicans Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides 'Radicans') is a dwarf, ground-hugging form of the classic Southern gardenia, prized for the same heady perfume in a much smaller package. Through late spring and summer it opens creamy, rose-form double flowers that scent the warm evening air, set against small, glossy, dark-green leaves that stay handsome year-round. Reaching only 1 to 2 feet tall but spreading a graceful 3 to 4 feet wide, it grows slowly into a tidy, mounding cushion that works beautifully as an evergreen edging, a low foundation planting, or a fragrant container near a patio or doorway.
Why growers choose the Radicans Gardenia
Unforgettable fragrance. The same rich, sweet gardenia perfume as the full-size shrubs, carried on perfectly formed double white blooms.
Dwarf, spreading habit. Just 1 to 2 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide, it fits the front of a bed where a standard gardenia would overwhelm the space.
Evergreen all year. Lustrous dark foliage holds through winter in its range, giving structure and color long after the flowers fade.
Long bloom season. Flowers from late spring into summer, with the heaviest flush in the warm months and scattered blooms beyond.
Cut-and-carry charm. A single floating bloom perfumes an entire room, making it a favorite for small bouquets and bedside bowls.
Use it to soften the edge of a walkway, line a low evergreen border, anchor a fragrant container by the door, or tuck it into a mixed bed where its perfume can be enjoyed up close. Wherever you can sit near it on a summer evening is the right spot.
