Description
The Longest-Blooming Gardenia Available
August Beauty Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides ‘August Beauty’) is prized for its extended bloom season — producing waves of large, creamy-white, intensely fragrant double flowers from late spring all the way into fall. While most gardenias bloom for a few weeks, August Beauty keeps producing those legendary fragrant blooms for months.
What You’ll Receive
Use the size selector above to choose your preferred plant size. Each plant is carefully inspected, professionally packaged with the root system protected, and shipped to arrive healthy and ready to grow. Larger sizes are more established with stronger root systems, giving you a head start in the garden.
Plant Care & Growing Guide
Light: Full sun to partial shade. Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal in hot Southern climates. 4–6 hours of sun minimum for good blooming.
Water: Consistent moisture is critical. Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Gardenias drop buds when stressed by drought. Use filtered or rain water when possible.
Soil: Acidic, well-draining soil (pH 5.0–6.5). Amend with azalea mix or peat moss. Iron chlorosis (yellow leaves, green veins) signals alkaline soil.
Temperature & Hardiness: Hardy in USDA Zones 7–10. More cold-sensitive than Frostproof Gardenia. Protect from freezing winds.
Seasonal Maintenance
Spring: First blooms appear. Feed every 2–4 weeks with acidic fertilizer. Maintain consistent moisture.
Summer: Blooming continues heavily — this is what sets August Beauty apart. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers.
Fall: Final flush of blooms, often into October. Reduce fertilizing. Apply acidic mulch.
Winter: Evergreen. No pruning — buds are set for next season. Protect from hard freezes with frost cloth if needed.
Why Grow August Beauty?
If gardenia fragrance is what you’re after, August Beauty delivers the longest show possible. Place it near patios, windows, walkways, and anywhere you can enjoy that unforgettable fragrance throughout the entire growing season.
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