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types of gardenias

If you’re searching for the types of gardenias to grow in your New Zealand garden, you’re in for a treat. With their exquisite creamy-white blooms and captivating fragrance, gardenias stand out as timeless favourites for hedges, feature shrubs, or patio containers. Understanding the many types of gardenias available can help you select the perfect plant for your space, climate, and personal style.

Gardenia florida spectacular white flower amidst dark green foliage.

Gardenia 'Florida'

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Gardenia 'Florida' is a compact, evergreen shrub renowned for its glossy, green foliage and richly fragrant, white blooms that appear from late spring to summer. Ideal for NZ gardens, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Autumn, Winter
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock, Tropical, White
Gardenia 'Fragrant Star' white flowers and dark green foliage.

Gardenia 'Fragrant Star'

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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.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 75 cm
Spread: 75 cm
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn, Winter
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock, Tropical, White
Gardenia Frost Proof shrub with white flowers and dark green foliage.
Gardenia 'Frostproof'

Gardenia 'Frostproof' is a hardy, evergreen shrub renowned for its fragrant white flowers and glossy, dark green foliage. Reaching around 90–120 cm...

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Gardenia 'Veitchii' white flower against dark green foliage.
Gardenia 'Veitchii'

Gardenia 'Veitchii' is a classic evergreen shrub admired for its intensely fragrant creamy white flowers and glossy dark green foliage. This elegant...

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Gardenia augusta 'True Love' white flower with mid-green foliage.
Gardenia 'True Love'

Gardenia 'True Love' is a compact, evergreen shrub reaching around 60–90 cm tall and wide, perfect for adding fragrance and lush foliage to NZ...

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Gardenia augusta 'Lace Lady' shrub with green foliage and masses of white flowers.
Gardenia 'Lace Lady'

Gardenia 'Lace Lady' is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its delicately ruffled, highly fragrant white flowers and glossy dark green foliage...

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Gardenia 'Buttons' small, white flowers and dark green foliage.
Gardenia 'Buttons'

Gardenia 'Buttons' (Miniature Gardenia) is a charming compact evergreen shrub admired for its intensely fragrant creamy white flowers and glossy dark...

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An elegant Gardenia 'Professor Pucci' white flower.
Gardenia 'Professor Pucci'

Gardenia 'Professor Pucci' is a stunning evergreen shrub known for its exceptionally large, fragrant white blooms and glossy green foliage. Flowering...

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Gardenia 'Golden Magic' plant featuring beautiful yellow flowers with dark green foliage.
Gardenia 'Golden Magic'

Gardenia 'Golden Magic' is a unique evergreen shrub that produces highly fragrant white flowers which gradually turn golden yellow as they age...

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A Gardenia radicans shrub looking amazing with lush foliage and white flowers.
Gardenia radicans

Gardenia radicans is a compact, low-growing shrub prized for its glossy green foliage and intensely fragrant white flowers. Blooming from late spring...

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Pittosporum 'Mountain Green' lush, green foliage.
Pittosporum 'Mountain Green'

Pittosporum 'Mountain Green' is a robust New Zealand native shrub prized for its vibrant green foliage and dense growth. Perfect for creating privacy...

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Agapanthus 'Peter Pan' plants with lush green foliage and stunning blue flowers.
Agapanthus 'Peter Pan' (Lily Of The Nile)

Agapanthus 'Peter Pan' is a compact evergreen perennial valued for its tidy clumping habit and masses of soft blue flowers held just above the...

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A Liquidambar 'Burgundy' specimen tree with dark red autumn foliage.
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Burgundy'

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Burgundy' is a magnificent deciduous tree known for its rich, long lasting autumn foliage in deep burgundy to purple tones...

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Ophiopogon 'Kyoto' (Dwarf Mondo grass) growing between paving stones.
Ophiopogon 'Kyoto'

Ophiopogon 'Kyoto' is a Dwarf Mondo Grass and grows as a small clump with fine, dark green foliage. Flower spikes appear in summer bearing tiny...

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Agapanthus streamline plant in flower.
Agapanthus 'Streamline'

Agapanthus 'Streamline' is a refined evergreen perennial valued for its narrow upright foliage and elegant blue flower heads held on slender stems...

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Coprosma repens 'Middlemore' high-quality plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
Coprosma 'Middlemore'

Coprosma 'Middlemore' is a hardy New Zealand native shrub valued for its dense bright green foliage and compact rounded growth habit. Well suited to...

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Leptospermum 'Blossom'

Leptospermum 'Blossom' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its masses of soft coloured flowers and fine foliage. Flowering in spring, it creates...

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Melia azedarach tree.
Melia azedarach (Bead Tree)

Melia azedarach (Bead Tree, White Cedar) is a graceful deciduous tree valued for its attractive fern like foliage, fragrant clusters of lilac...

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Lomandra Frosty Tops with lush blue foliage in a garden.
Lomandra 'Frosty Tops'

Lomandra 'Frosty Tops' is a hardy, evergreen grass featuring elegant, blue-grey foliage and a soft, weeping form. Growing to around 50 cm tall and...

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Large Juniperus 'Kaizuka' trees as a cluster.
Juniperus chinensis 'Kaizuka'

Juniperus chinensis 'Kaizuka', commonly known as the Hollywood Juniper tree or Torulosa Juniper, is an upright conifer with an oriental style. It...

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Sophora longicarinata yellow flowers.
Sophora longicarinata (Limestone Kowhai)

Sophora longicarinata is a rare and beautiful NZ native tree belonging to the kowhai family. This evergreen to semi deciduous species is admired for...

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Ajuga 'Catlins Giant' plants with green foliage and blue flowers growing in a garden bed.
Ajuga 'Catlins Giant'

Ajuga 'Catlins Giant' (Bugleweed Plant) is a vigorous evergreen groundcover valued for its large glossy dark green leaves and striking blue flower...

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Fraxinus griffithii

Fraxinus griffithii (Evergreen Ash) is a fast growing evergreen tree valued for its glossy foliage and neat upright form. It is well suited to New...

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Lomandra Little Pal plants with lush green foliage.
Lomandra 'Little Pal'

Lomandra 'Little Pal' is a compact ornamental grass grown for its fine, green-yellow foliage and tidy, rounded form. Growing to approximately 60 cm...

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Plagianthus regius as a small tree in a garden.
Plagianthus regius (Ribbonwood)

Plagianthus regius, commonly known as Ribbonwood or Manatu, is one of New Zealand's fastest-growing native trees. It can reach 10–15 metres tall and...

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Clonex Rooting Hormone one litre bottle.
Rooting Hormone (Rooting Hormone)

Clonex is the preferred rooting hormone for nurseries across NZ and the world. It is the industry standard for rooting softwood, semi-hardwood, and...

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Tree Fertiliser

Using tree fertiliser results in plants having better quality foliage, more profuse flowering, stronger stems, and a much healthier and brighter...

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Ignite Herbicide

Ignite is a selective herbicide used to control foreign grasses in a Fine Fescue lawn. It is not to be used on Tall Fescue or any other lawn types...

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An exquisite Tall Fescue lawn.
Tall Fescue

Tall Fescue is an excellent lawn grass choice for New Zealand homeowners seeking a dark green, tough, and attractive lawn. It is widely used by ready...

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Rose Fertiliser

Roses respond exceptionally well to rose fertiliser with better quality flowers and foliage, stronger stems, and a much healthier and brighter...

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Victory Gold - 1 Litre

Victory Gold is an herbicide used to control many types of broadleaf weeds in lawns. Susceptible weeds include: cape daisy, catsear, chickweed...

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The best Citrus fertiliser in NZ
Citrus Fertiliser

Applying the correct citrus fertiliser in NZ is essential for achieving better quality fruit, higher yields, and a much healthier and...

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Gardenia 'Florida'

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What Makes Gardenias Special?

Gardenias are prized for their glossy evergreen leaves and beautifully perfumed flowers, making them a classic choice for gardens in subtropical and temperate areas of New Zealand. While all gardenias share similar charm, different types of gardenias offer variations in flower size, growth habit, hardiness, and scent intensity.

Popular Types of Gardenias in New Zealand

1. Gardenia jasminoides

Often known as “common gardenia” or “Cape jasmine,” Gardenia jasminoides is beloved for its highly scented, creamy-white blooms and lush foliage. It’s one of the most popular types of gardenias grown across New Zealand and flourishes best in warm, sheltered positions. This versatile shrub is ideal for hedging, low borders, or pots near outdoor seating areas, where its aroma can be fully appreciated.

2. Gardenia thunbergia

If you’re after something a little different, Gardenia thunbergia makes a striking statement with its tall, upright form and large, white, tube-shaped flowers. Native to South Africa, this species can grow into a small tree up to several metres tall. Gardenia thunbergia is treasured for its large, ornamental seed pods and robust habit, suiting larger gardens or those wanting a focal point.

3. Gardenia Tahiti

Renowned for being both hardy and floriferous, Gardenia Tahiti is a favourite among New Zealand gardeners. It offers prolific, double, white blooms with an intense fragrance, and its compact growth makes it perfect for pots, patios, or smaller gardens. Gardenia Tahiti tolerates cooler temperatures better than many traditional varieties.

4. Gardenia Frostproof

Challenged by cooler conditions? Gardenia Frostproof lives up to its name with exceptional tolerance to lower temperatures and frost. This variety produces beautiful, pure-white, waxy flowers from late spring into autumn. It maintains a neat, dense shape, making Gardenia Frostproof ideal for hedges, borders, and exposed sites.

5. Gardenia True Love

For showy, enduring blooms, Gardenia True Love is hard to beat. This newer selection combines classic gardenia fragrance with bigger, long-lasting flowers that hold up well in the garden or as cut stems. Gardenia True Love suits beds, borders, and containers where you want an extra special touch.

Choosing the Right Gardenia Type for Your Garden

When exploring the types of gardenias, consider your local climate, garden size, and preferred flower style. Most gardenias thrive with good drainage, dappled sun, and shelter from harsh winds or frosts. With their evergreen foliage and continuous flowering, the right gardenia will reward you year after year.

Browse our full collection of gardenias to discover your ideal match and enjoy the beauty and fragrance only these enchanting shrubs can offer.

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