{"product_id":"surprise-gardenia-gardenia-augusta-surprise","title":"Surprise Gardenia - Gardenia augusta 'Surprise'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSurprise Gardenia (\u003cem\u003eGardenia augusta\u003c\/em\u003e) is a glossy evergreen shrub with large, strongly fragrant white flowers, reaching 1 to 2m tall and wide. It is a mixed selection: you receive a hedging gardenia chosen from our range, so the exact variety is a surprise. That makes it a lower-cost way to plant a perfumed hedge or a scented border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntense perfume.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure white flowers release a strong, sweet fragrance that carries across a courtyard or along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy evergreen foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep green leaves keep the plant looking good all year, whether or not it is in bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMakes a dense hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gardenias clip into a handsome evergreen hedge, and the plants in this mix are chosen for hedging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA saving on named varieties.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the variety is chosen for you, it costs less to plant a long run of gardenia than to buy named types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits large pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A big container on a patio puts the scent close at hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. The shrubs close into a glossy, scented screen, and a light trim after flowering keeps the line tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set a group beside a seat, a window or a path where the perfume is noticed. Gardenias suit sensory gardens for exactly that reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a generous pot of acidic potting mix, move it into shelter for cold snaps, and feed regularly with acid loving plant fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Surprise Gardenia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gardenias like dappled shade, part shade or bright indirect light, and will grow in full sun too. They want a frost free, sheltered spot and appreciate humidity, so they suit subtropical and warm temperate gardens best. In cooler areas, plant against a warm wall or grow in a pot that can be moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use free draining soil that is acid or neutral in pH and rich in organic matter. Mix compost through the planting hole and mulch the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks, and a seaweed solution helps. Feed every two to three months with a fertiliser for acid loving plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering if the plant needs shaping. Aphids and scale can build up on soft growth, and a horticultural oil spray controls them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Surprise Gardenia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. The variety is chosen for you, so size, leaf and flower may differ a little between plants. Expect a small leafy plant rather than one in bloom, and a season or two of growth before it forms a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gardenias\"\u003eBrowse our full gardenia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore fragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eBest hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/gardenia-care-guide\"\u003eGardenia care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich gardenia variety will I get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a mixed selection of hedging gardenias, so the variety is chosen for you. If you need a particular leaf, size or flower, choose a named gardenia from our range instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs gardenia safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Gardenia is mildly toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, so keep it where pets that chew plants cannot reach it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do gardenia buds drop?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually from dry roots, sudden temperature swings or moving the plant while it is in bud. Keep the moisture steady, mulch well and avoid disturbing it once buds form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787222712639,"sku":"GAR-AUG-SURPRI-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/surprise-gardenia-gardenia-augusta-surprise.jpg?v=1792152765","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/surprise-gardenia-gardenia-augusta-surprise","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}