🌼 Double Mint Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides ‘Double Mint’
A compact, evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and double, creamy-white flowers that emit a rich, sweet fragrance. Blooms heavily in spring and again in summer.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Asia (China and Japan)
☀️ Light: Full sun to part shade
💧 Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist, well-drained, acidic soil
📏 Size: 2–3 ft tall and wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Spring to summer, with repeat blooms
🪴 Landscape Use: Perfect for borders, foundations, containers, or as a fragrant accent near patios and entryways
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in soil enriched with Coast of Maine Bumper Crop to promote strong root growth and abundant, fragrant blooms