Looking for a gift that smells as lovely as it looks? Our Gardenia White Flowers brings creamy white, highly scented blooms that a bunch of cut flowers simply cannot match.
We hand pick the Gardenia variety that is looking its best, so every plant we send is a beauty. It flowers season after season, a fragrant gift they will remember every time it blooms.
- Sun or part shade
- Light frost tolerant
- Pot friendly
- Boxed nationwideCouriered anywhere in NZ
- Your messageOn a printed gift card
- 100% NZ ownedOwned, operated and grown here
Why It's A Great Gift
Fragrant flowers to fill a home
Creamy white flowers open against glossy dark leaves, and the scent drifts through a room or along a garden path. It flowers through the warmer months and stays green and tidy all year.
A classic choice for romantic occasions, new mums, birthdays and anyone who loves a scented garden. It suits a pot by the front door as well as a sheltered garden bed.
Care at a glance
Easy with a little attention
Give it gentle sun, steady moisture and a bit of feeding. Here’s everything it needs.
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Light
Sun or part shade
Morning sun and afternoon shade gives the best flowering.
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Water
Keep evenly moist
Dry spells can cause flower buds to drop before opening.
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Climate
Light frost tolerant
Plant somewhere sheltered in colder parts of the country.
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Soil
Rich and moist
Prefers acidic soil, so use a mix suited to camellias and azaleas.
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Size
1m in a pot
Up to 1.5m in the ground, kept compact with a light trim.
Gardenia jasminoides, whose fruit has been used for centuries in China to dye silk and food golden yellow.
Origins
It comes from southern China, Japan and nearby parts of East Asia, where it has been grown in gardens for over a thousand years. It was named after Alexander Garden, an 18th century Scottish doctor and naturalist.
It lives for many years. Expect a decade or more in a pot, and longer planted out, with flowers every summer.
Questions
Something else? Get in touch, we're happy to help.
Is a Gardenia White Flowers easy to care for?
Gardenias are considered moderate care plants. They aren't too difficult but they do require consistent watering and don't do well with long dry spells. But with proper care, they reward owners with beautiful scented white flowers, making them a popular and meaningful gift.
How much light does a Gardenia White Flowers need?
Gardenias grow best in bright light with a little bit of protection from the afternoon sun. So try and position the plant where it can get some morning sun, while being in the shade for the afternoon.
How often should I water a Gardenia White Flowers?
Gardenias prefer consistently moist soil, especially during the growing season. When the top few centimetres of soil feels dry, water deeply so that all of the moisture can reach deep into the roots.
Does a Gardenia White Flowers need warmth/humidity?
Gardenias prefer warm temperatures and moderate humidity. They grow best in sheltered positions away from strong winds or cold drafts.
Is a Gardenia White Flowers safe for pets?
Yes! Gardenias are considered non toxic to both cats and dogs.
What people say
5.0 from 5 reviews
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I ordered from the US. However, the gardenia looked great in the photo my daughter sent, and she was thrilled to receive it.
Margaret Panofsky · -
Excellent customer service and quality, a pleasure working with Jerrod, highly recommend.
Anonymous · -
Brilliant service.
Amelia Henare · -
Perfect gift for the wife.
TheHouseplantHunter ·
Delivery times
North Island
We aim to deliver orders received by 10am (Monday to Friday) to main North Island centres the next working day. Add 1-2 days for rural deliveries and outlying towns, as the courier may not deliver daily.
South Island
Deliveries to South Island main centres take 2-3 working days if received before 10am, plus 1-2 days for rural deliveries and outlying towns, as the courier may not deliver daily.
General
We are also unable to arrange delivery on weekends.
We will do our best to deliver on days specified, but unfortunately we cannot guarantee.
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