Gardenia Ocean Pearl

Common Name: Ocean Pearl Gardenia

Description:
Gardenia 'Ocean Pearl' is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its beautifully scented, creamy white flowers and lush, glossy green foliage. Blooming from late spring through summer, this variety produces an abundance of highly fragrant, rose-like blooms that fade to soft ivory as they age. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, 'Ocean Pearl' prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and a warm, sheltered position. Its naturally bushy and compact habit makes it perfect for hedging, borders, feature planting, or growing in pots near patios and entrances where its exquisite fragrance can be fully appreciated. Regular feeding, mulching, and light pruning will promote healthy growth and continuous flowering.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 0.8 - 1m
• Width: 0.8 - 1m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Creamy White

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)
• Liriope muscari (Lilyturf)
• Hydrangea macrophylla (Hydrangea)
• Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star Jasmine)