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Back to buying optionsAugust Beauty Gardenia – Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' Live Plant | 1 Quart | Fragrant White Flowering Shrub | Evergreen Garden Plant | Zones 8–11
Bring beautiful fragrance and elegant white blooms to your garden with this August Beauty Gardenia live plant. Known for its glossy, dark green foliage and large, jasmine-scented white flowers, this evergreen shrub produces abundant blooms from mid-spring through fall. Its fragrant flowers make it a wonderful choice for planting near entryways, patios, windows, or along garden borders where you can enjoy its sweet scent. With its dense foliage and attractive appearance throughout the year, August Beauty Gardenia adds beauty and fragrance to any outdoor space. This plant is currently growing in a 1-quart nursery pot but will ship in a fabric grow bag instead of a plastic pot. Flowering is not guaranteed at the time of purchase, and plant size may vary depending on the growing season.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live August Beauty Gardenia plant
✔️ Container size: 1 quart
✔️ Ships in a fabric grow bag (not a plastic pot)
✔️ Healthy, established live plant
✔️ Bareroot shipping may apply to CA, OR, WA, AZ, UT, ID, NV, MT, ND, and SD
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: August Beauty Gardenia
Botanical Name: Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty'
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Flower Color: White
Flower Size: Approximately 3 inches
Bloom Time: Mid-spring through fall
Fragrance: Strong, sweet jasmine-like fragrance
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Organically rich, acidic, well-draining soil
Watering: Regular watering; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: 4–6 feet
Mature Width: 3–4 feet
Growth Habit: Dense, bushy shrub
USDA Zones: 8–11
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Plant your August Beauty Gardenia in organically rich, acidic, well-draining soil. Provide morning sunlight with some afternoon shade in hotter climates. Keep the soil consistently moist and avoid overwatering. Apply an acid-loving plant fertilizer during the growing season to encourage healthy foliage and abundant blooms.
