Gardenia jasminoides 'Veitchii' ~ Monrovia® Veitchii Gardenia spring-bloomers The oval dark green leaves

The oval dark green leaves emerge copper-red and turn purple-red to orange in fall

Its a repeat bloomer with the first bloom on old wood in early summer and the second late in summer on new wood that lasts till frost

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creating a full and showy display

Gardenia jasminoides 'Veitchii' ~ Monrovia® Veitchii Gardenia spring-bloomers The oval dark green leavesVeitchii Gardenia is a compact upright evergreen shrub with thick, glossy dark green leaves. Its large and sweetly fragrant rose like white flowers fade to cream and bloom continuously from late spring to frost, or into winter if weather stays warm. Prefers partial sun and moist, well drained acidic soils. Synonymous with augusta. Type: Shrub Height: 3' 4' Spread: 2' 3 Spacing: 2. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 8 11 Culture: Part Sun Bloom Color: White Season