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Gardenia jasminoides 'Scentsation' has some common insect problems:
Pests of Gardenia
Barnacle Scale
Banded Greenhouse Thrips

Gardenia jasminoides 'Scentsation'

Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
gar-DEE-nee-ah jaz-min-OY-deez
This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
See below
Description

'Scentsation' is a highly fragrant cultivar of Gardenia jasminoides in the Rubiaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with thick, glossy, dark green leaves, noted for its extremely fragrant white flowers that will bloom throughout the year where temperatures do not dip below 60°F. In climates with cooler winters, it typically blooms from late spring to early summer. If possible, site near a doorway, window, or other area where the fragrant scent can be appreciated. The genus name honors Alexander Garden (1730-1791), a Scottish physician, botanist and zoologist. The species name means like jasmine.

'Scentsation', like most gardenia species and cultivars, does best in a well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil, in full sun to moderate shade. You should plant it away from competitive tree roots in a permanent site where it will not be disturbed. You can also provide an acidic fertilizer or iron compounds, as well as organic matter, compost or mulch. However, do not fertilize gardenias in the fall as it will stimulate growth that may not survive the winter. Prune shrubs after they have finished flowering. If grown as a container plant, bring it indoors before first frost, provide bright light and moderate temperatures, average to high humidity and well-drained, acidic soil and water moderately.

Diseases, Insect Pests, and Other Plant Problems:

Susceptible to powdery mildew, leaf spots, anthracnose, sooty mold, whiteflies, mealybugs, scales, aphids and spider mites.

The Clemson Cooperative Extension Home and Garden Information Center has a factsheet on common gardenia diseases and other problems.

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  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Gardenia
    Species:
    jasminoides
    Family:
    Rubiaceae
    Uses (Ethnobotany):
    Use as a accent or numerous plants to form a hedge or screening.
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Wildlife Value:
    Songbirds, bees, and other pollinators are attracted to the flowers.
    Play Value:
    Attractive Flowers
    Attracts Pollinators
    Fragrance
    Screening
    Dimensions:
    Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Perennial
    Shrub
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Habit/Form:
    Dense
    Mounding
    Multi-stemmed
    Rounded
    Growth Rate:
    Rapid
    Maintenance:
    Low
    Texture:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Soil pH:
    Acid (<6.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    Occasionally Dry
    Available Space To Plant:
    12 inches-3 feet
    3 feet-6 feet
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Orange
    Red/Burgundy
    Fruit Value To Gardener:
    Showy
    Display/Harvest Time:
    Fall
    Fruit Length:
    1-3 inches
    Fruit Width:
    < 1 inch
    Fruit Description:
    Red, yellow and orange seed pods provide fall color.
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    White
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Solitary
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Fragrant
    Good Cut
    Long Bloom Season
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Radial
    Flower Petals:
    4-5 petals/rays
    6 petals/rays
    Flower Size:
    1-3 inches
    Flower Description:
    Flower solitary, terminal. Corolla white to pale yellow, simple or in cultivation sometimes doubled.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Glossy
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Opposite
    Leaf Shape:
    Lanceolate
    Oblong
    Leaf Margin:
    Entire
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Length:
    1-3 inches
    Leaf Width:
    1-3 inches
    Leaf Description:
    Leaves opposite, blade drying thinly leathery to papery.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Description:
    Multi stemmed.
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Lawn
    Patio
    Recreational Play Area
    Walkways
    Landscape Theme:
    Asian Garden
    Children's Garden
    Cottage Garden
    Drought Tolerant Garden
    Garden for the Blind
    Nighttime Garden
    Pollinator Garden
    Design Feature:
    Accent
    Border
    Foundation Planting
    Hedge
    Mass Planting
    Small groups
    Specimen
    Attracts:
    Bees
    Pollinators
    Songbirds
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Deer
    Diseases
    Drought
    Heat
    Problems:
    Problem for Cats
    Problem for Dogs
    Problem for Horses
  • Poisonous to Humans:
    Poison Severity:
    Low
    Poison Symptoms:
    Mild vomiting and/or diarrhea, and hives.
    Poison Toxic Principle:
    Genioposide, Gardenoside
    Causes Contact Dermatitis:
    No
    Poison Part:
    Flowers
    Fruits
    Leaves