Plant Database
August Beauty Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides ‘August Beauty’
August Beauty Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides ‘August Beauty’) is a classic Cape Jasmine known for its luxurious, double white flowers and strong, sweet fragrance. With shiny, dark green evergreen foliage, it’s a standout foundation shrub and an ideal choice near doors, walkways, patios, and outdoor seating areas where you can enjoy the scent.
In the Bay Area, gardenias usually perform best with morning sun and afternoon shade, plus acidic, well-drained soiland consistent moisture.