{"product_id":"gardenia-augusta-florida","title":"Gardenia Augusta 'Florida'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant Gardenia \/ Florida Gardenia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"44\"\u003eGardenia augusta\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Florida’ (syn. \u003cem data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"77\"\u003eG. jasminoides\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rubiaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eEast Asia (China, Taiwan, Japan)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact, classic perfumed garden shrub for South Australian courtyards and sheltered beds. ‘Florida’ carries glossy deep-green leaves and a long season of highly fragrant double white blooms, ideal near paths, doors and outdoor living where the scent can be enjoyed. Best in morning sun\/afternoon shade, rich acidic soil and consistent moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8–1.2 m H × 0.8–1.2 m W (rounded, compact)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-40 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, glossy deep-green leaves; neat, bushy habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double, creamy-white rosettes; intensely perfumed; main flush late spring–summer, with spot blooms into autumn\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen structure year-round; peak floral display late spring–summer with repeat blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value: \u003c\/strong\u003eFlowers attract butterflies and pollinators; dense shrubbery offers small-bird shelter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat-tolerant (with afternoon shade), wind-tolerant (best with shelter from hot, dry winds), second-line coastal-tolerant; light frost (protect from hard frost); clay-tolerant with drainage; not drought-tolerant — keep evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hedges: 2–3 plants per metre (tight). Borders: 1 per metre (dense) or 1 per 1.5 m (looser)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e No — mildly toxic if ingested (may cause vomiting\/diarrhoea in pets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright morning sun to part shade; avoid harsh afternoon summer sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free-draining, humus-rich soil; avoid waterlogging and lime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. 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