Gardenia jasminoides 'SMNGDUO' ~ Pillow Talk® Gardenia

Gardenia jasminoides 'SMNGDUO' ~ Pillow Talk® GardeniaPillow Talk Gardenia is a compact evergreen shrub with a tidy dense mounding habit and thick, glossy dark green foliage. Its extra large white double flowers are highly fragrant with thick petals and nearly cover the foliage through spring into summer. Prefers partial sun, acidic, and moist well drained soils. Pillow Talk is very tolerant of heat and humidity, and can handle full sun even in the deep south. Type: Shrub Origins: Southern China and

Pillow Talk Gardenia is a compact evergreen shrub with a tidy dense mounding habit and thick, glossy dark green foliage.  Its extra large white double flowers are highly fragrant with thick petals and nearly cover the foliage through spring into summer.  Prefers partial sun, acidic, and moist well-drained soils.  Pillow Talk is very tolerant of heat and humidity, and can handle full sun even in the deep south.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance.  Water regularly, do not let the soil dry out.   Fertilize in spring or summer to encourage bloom, but do not fertilize in fall- it will encourage tender growth.  Mulch planted area. Prune after flowering. Drip irrigation will help prevent leaf spot. Insects can be a serious problem, as well as powdery mildew, dieback, and sooty mold.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Containers, Foundation Plantings.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Hydrangea, Coral Bells, Agapanthus

IMAGES: Proven Winners, Pillow Talk®

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.