How large do gardenia bushes get?

3 to 5 feet tall
Plants grow 3 to 5 feet tall and wide, with a strong upright shape. Gardenia delivers fragrance — and ‘Sweet Tea’ is no exception. Pure white, tennis ball-size blooms contrast beautifully with waxy, deep green leaves. Plants grow 3 to 5 feet tall and wide, with a strong upright shape.

Do gardenias have a large root system?

Gardenias are considered shallow-rooted shrubs. This means their roots spread out and remain close to the surface, rather than grow deep down into the earth.

Are gardenia bushes high maintenance?

They are widely grown outdoors within U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 to 11, where they are prized for their creamy white flowers and glossy evergreen foliage. Missouri Botanical Garden rates gardenias as high maintenance because they suffer from a range of problems.

How do you keep gardenias from getting leggy?

Pruning. If a Tiare gardenia has become leggy and you’ve corrected the underlying problem, pruning the plant carefully can help restore its bushiness by prompting new growth. You can cut back long, leggy branches by one-third or one-half, making a slanted cut just ahead of a bud or branch node.

How long does it take for a gardenia to get big?

The average height for most gardenia cultivars is about 4 to 5 feet tall, and most of them are slightly taller than they are wide. Most gardenia plants will reach their full height within three to four years. You will also have to wait to enjoy the spectacular and fragrant flowers of your gardenia bush.

Which gardenia is best for hedge?

Gardenia Florida
Gardenia Florida is the best variety to use for hedging. It only grows one metre high, but you just clip it to the required size. The plants will grow in full sun, or shade, but they flower better if they don’t get the afternoon sun. Gardenias can also be grown in big pots.

Are gardenias roots invasive?

Gardenias have a very shallow root system. They do not have what is considered an invasive root system. They need to acquire their water within the upper few feet of soil. Because of this they prefer moist not wet soils and can not tolerate drying out.

Where is the best place to plant gardenia bushes?

Select a site with full sun to light shade. Although a Gardenia plant prefers full sun, some shade is appreciated during the warmer months of the year or its leaves may scorch and its buds may fall off if they get too much sunlight. In hot climates, Gardenias grow best with morning sun and afternoon shade.

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How long do gardenia plants live?

Although most mature gardenias remain about 4 to 6 feet tall, older specimens can easily reach past 10 feet. To create this large shrub, gardenias live up to 50 years old with proper care.

Can you prune gardenias heavily?

If they become very leggy, gardenias can be heavily pruned back to the old wood to make them bushy again. Mid spring is the best time for this, even though flowering may occur later in the summer than normal. Aphids, thrips or mites can distort flower buds and new growth.