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If you’re searching for reliable information about Gardenia jasminoides size for your New Zealand garden, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re designing a fragrant hedge or selecting the perfect feature shrub, understanding the mature size of this classic evergreen is essential for planning your planting project. This page covers all you need to know about Gardenia jasminoides size, its growth habit, and how it compares to other popular jasminoides varieties.

Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star Jasmine) as a ground cover showing lush foliage and white flowers.

Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star Jasmine)

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Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) is a versatile, evergreen climber renowned for its glossy green leaves and masses of highly fragrant white flowers in summer. In New Zealand, it thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It’s perfect for covering fences, walls, or pergolas, and can also be used as a groundcover or in containers. Star Jasmine is low-maintenance, frost-tolerant once established, and ideal for adding year-round structure and sweet perfume to NZ gardens.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Climbers
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Arches, Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical, White
Pandorea jasminoides variegata pink flower and variegated foliage.

Pandorea jasminoides variegata

Pandorea jasminoides 'Variegata' is a climber that features light pink, trumpet-shaped flowers with a dark pink throat from spring through autumn. They are complemented with lush and glossy leaves that are variegated dark green and yellow. This evergreen climber will reach about 3 m in length, but can easily be contained with trimming. Pandorea jasminoides 'Variegata' is commonly grown along a fence or other support structure. It also looks great in a sub-tropical or cottage garden, and is perfect for growing around pool and barbecue areas.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Climbers
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Garden uses: Arches, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
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Gardenia jasminoides (Cape Jasmine) elegant white flower amidst dark green foliage.
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How Big Does Gardenia jasminoides Grow?

Gardenia jasminoides, also known as Common Gardenia or Cape Jasmine, is a medium-sized evergreen shrub prized for its glossy foliage and creamy white, scented blooms. In New Zealand gardens, the typical Gardenia jasminoides size reaches 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide, making it ideal for smaller spaces or container planting. Under optimal conditions, with regular pruning, you can keep gardenias dense and tidy, but they will gradually broaden into their natural bushy shape.

Plant Spacing and Placement

Knowing the expected Gardenia jasminoides size is helpful when spacing plants. For a dense hedge, plant each shrub about 1 metre apart. If you’re using Gardenia jasminoides as a specimen plant, ensure there’s enough room around it to showcase its year-round green foliage and summer flowers. This moderate size makes it suitable for entranceways, patios, or mixed borders.

How Gardenia jasminoides Size Compares to Other Jasminoides

If you’re exploring various jasminoides species for your garden, it’s helpful to compare Gardenia jasminoides size with similar plants. For example, Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star Jasmine) is a climbing plant that can spread several metres across trellises and fences, far surpassing the compact form of gardenias. Similarly, Pandorea jasminoides is a vigorous climber that can reach up to 5 metres in height, while Pandorea jasminoides variegata offers striking foliage and a more sprawling growth habit.

For those seeking a more compact climbing alternative, Trachelospermum jasminoides Tricolour (Tricolour Star Jasmine) provides attractive variegated foliage and grows to a moderate size compared to its cousins. When selecting plants, always consider the mature size and growth habit to ensure a harmonious garden design.

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If you’re ready to add this classic beauty to your outdoor space, explore our current selection of Gardenia jasminoides. You’ll find healthy plants perfect for containers, borders, or hedges. With just the right size and a delightful scent, Gardenia jasminoides is a timeless choice for Kiwi gardeners who value elegance and fragrance in their landscaping.


By understanding Gardenia jasminoides size, you can plan your garden design confidently and select companion plants that will complement your gardenias for many seasons to come.


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