Gardenia augusta Golden Magic

Common Name: Golden Magic Gardenia

Description:
Gardenia augusta 'Golden Magic' is a stunning evergreen shrub prized for its beautifully fragrant flowers that change colour as they age. The blooms open as pure white in late spring and summer before transitioning to soft yellow and then rich golden tones, adding depth and contrast to the garden. Its glossy dark green foliage provides a lush backdrop year-round. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, 'Golden Magic' prefers a warm, sheltered position with well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It is ideal for feature planting, hedging, borders, or container gardening near patios and entrances where its delightful fragrance can be fully appreciated. With regular feeding and pruning, this low-maintenance shrub will reward you with continuous beauty and scent.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1 - 1.5m
• Width: 1 - 1.5m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• White (fading to Yellow and then Golden)

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Scented Flowers
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Feature Planting
• Bee Attracting
• Frost Tolerant (with protection from heavy frost)
• Low Maintenance (with regular feeding and pruning)

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Camellia sasanqua (Sasanqua Camellia)
• Azalea indica (Azalea)
• Rhododendron species
• Liriope muscari (Lilyturf)
• Hydrangea macrophylla (Hydrangea)