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Celestial Star™
Celestial Star™
Patent #: PPAF
Botanical Name: Gardenia jasminoides
HARDINESS:
Hardy in Zones 7-9. Annual for Zones 6 & below
POT SIZE:
1 Gallon & 2 Gallon
SIZE:
4' H x 4' W
SPACING:
5’
PRUNE:
Light, frequent pruning throughout the season will help maintain a uniform habit as well as promote branching.
PLANT FOOD:
Slow-release, granular even ratio (10-10-10)formula in early Spring, repeat as directe
MULCH:
Keep a layer of mulch around the base of the plant year-round to conserve water and reduce weeds
IDEAS FOR USE:
Deer resistant, pollinator friendly, and heat tolerant. As a bonus, these flowers are fantastic for floral designs, just clip a few and add them to any bouquet to bring the wonderful fragrant blooms indoors
BLOOM TIME
Spring & Fall
WATER
Prefers consistent soil moisture
LIGHT
Sun to part sun
CELESTIAL STAR™ Gardenia is a classic, evergreen shrub that offers fragrant double blooms in Spring and Fall. Plant in landscape or in patio containers and place near doorways or wherever you would like to fully enjoy the fragrant flowers. In addition, CELESTIAL STAR™ Gardenia is deer resistant, pollinator friendly, and heat tolerant. As a bonus, these flowers are fantastic for floral designs, just clip a few and add them to any bouquet to bring the wonderful fragrant blooms indoors.
Past Performances
These previously shown stars are no longer being grown at our facility