| Botanical Name | Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' |
| Description | A favorite in the Willis and Houston metro area for its prolific, velvety white blooms and intoxicating fragrance. 'August Beauty' is an upright grower that blooms more reliably and for a longer period than many other varieties. Because it requires acidic, well-drained soil to prevent yellowing foliage, we strongly recommend planting in raised beds or amending our local heavy clay with organic matter and sulfur. |
| Exposure | Partial Shade (Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal to prevent leaf scorch) |
| Height x Width | 4-6 ft. Tall x 3-4 ft. Wide |
| Water | Moderate; requires consistent moisture. Mulch with pine bark to help maintain soil acidity and moisture levels during hot Texas summers. |
| Zones | 8 - 11 |
| Botanical Name | Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' |
| Description | A favorite in the Willis and Houston metro area for its prolific, velvety white blooms and intoxicating fragrance. 'August Beauty' is an upright grower that blooms more reliably and for a longer period than many other varieties. Because it requires acidic, well-drained soil to prevent yellowing foliage, we strongly recommend planting in raised beds or amending our local heavy clay with organic matter and sulfur. |
| Exposure | Partial Shade (Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal to prevent leaf scorch) |
| Height x Width | 4-6 ft. Tall x 3-4 ft. Wide |
| Water | Moderate; requires consistent moisture. Mulch with pine bark to help maintain soil acidity and moisture levels during hot Texas summers. |
| Zones | 8 - 11 |
| Fertilization | Apply an acid-loving plant fertilizer (like azalea/camellia food) in early spring and again in early summer. |
| Pruning | Prune only after the main blooming cycle has finished to maintain shape and remove any dead wood. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
olid #e0e0e0;">FertilizationApply an acid-loving plant fertilizer (like azalea/camellia food) in early spring and again in early summer.
PruningPrune only after the main blooming cycle has finished to maintain shape and remove any dead wood.Deer ResistanceModerate
| Botanical Name | Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' |
| Description | A favorite in the Willis and Houston metro area for its prolific, velvety white blooms and intoxicating fragrance. 'August Beauty' is an upright grower that blooms more reliably and for a longer period than many other varieties. Because it requires acidic, well-drained soil to prevent yellowing foliage, we strongly recommend planting in raised beds or amending our local heavy clay with organic matter and sulfur. |
| Exposure | Partial Shade (Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal to prevent leaf scorch) |
| Height x Width | 4-6 ft. Tall x 3-4 ft. Wide |
| Water | Moderate; requires consistent moisture. Mulch with pine bark to help maintain soil acidity and moisture levels during hot Texas summers. |
| Zones | 8 - 11 |
| Botanical Name | Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' |
| Description | A favorite in the Willis and Houston metro area for its prolific, velvety white blooms and intoxicating fragrance. 'August Beauty' is an upright grower that blooms more reliably and for a longer period than many other varieties. Because it requires acidic, well-drained soil to prevent yellowing foliage, we strongly recommend planting in raised beds or amending our local heavy clay with organic matter and sulfur. |
| Exposure | Partial Shade (Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal to prevent leaf scorch) |
| Height x Width | 4-6 ft. Tall x 3-4 ft. Wide |
| Water | Moderate; requires consistent moisture. Mulch with pine bark to help maintain soil acidity and moisture levels during hot Texas summers. |
| Zones | 8 - 11 |
| Fertilization | Apply an acid-loving plant fertilizer (like azalea/camellia food) in early spring and again in early summer. |
| Pruning | Prune only after the main blooming cycle has finished to maintain shape and remove any dead wood. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
olid #e0e0e0;">FertilizationApply an acid-loving plant fertilizer (like azalea/camellia food) in early spring and again in early summer.
PruningPrune only after the main blooming cycle has finished to maintain shape and remove any dead wood.Deer ResistanceModerate