star gardenia
The star gardenia is a beloved shrub among Kiwi gardeners thanks to its enchanting blooms and unwavering fragrance. If you’re searching for an exquisite, easy-care addition to your garden or patio, star gardenia deserves a spot on your shortlist. Known for their striking white, star-shaped flowers and glossy green foliage, star gardenia varieties create a delightful focal point in gardens, borders, and containers. Not only do they offer stunning visual appeal, but their robust fragrance transforms any outdoor area into a perfumed oasis. Whether you seek a low-maintenance shrub, a pollinator-friendly plant, or a unique cut flower, star gardenia is a practical yet elegant choice for New Zealand home gardeners.
Gardenia 'Fragrant Star'
Gardenia 'Fragrant Star' is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its intensely perfumed, star-shaped white flowers and glossy green foliage. Blooming from late spring into summer, it adds elegance and scent to gardens. This variety thrives in full sun to part shade with well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
From $18.95
Magnolia stellata
Magnolia stellata, commonly known as the Star Magnolia or Starry Magnolia, features dark pink flower buds that open in spring to reveal star-shaped, white flowers. The fragrant blooms appear just before the lush, green leaves emerge. It typically grows to 3 m tall and the same width, and can be trimmed as necessary.
From $270.40
