7 types of Gardenia

 11 March ,2025

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Gardenia jasminoides (Cape Jasmine)  – The most common variety, known for its highly fragrant, creamy white flowers and glossy green leaves.

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Gardenia thunbergia (Wild Gardenia)  – Native to South Africa, it has large, trumpet-shaped flowers and woody seed pods.

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Gardenia taitensis (Tahitian Gardenia)  – Also known as Tiare flower, this variety is used to make Monoi oil and has a strong, exotic fragrance.

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Gardenia radicans (Dwarf Gardenia)  – A low-growing, ground-cover type with small white flowers, ideal for landscaping.

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Gardenia brighamii (Nānū)  – A rare Hawaiian species with small white flowers, now considered endangered.

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Gardenia augusta ‘Veitchii’  – A compact variety that blooms multiple times a year with highly fragrant double flowers.

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Gardenia ‘Golden Magic’  – A unique variety where the white blooms gradually turn yellow as they mature, adding color variation to gardens.

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