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Diamond Spire Gardenia

Gardenia jasminoides 'Diamond Spire' is a compact evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green foliage and fragrant white flowers.
Gardenia jasminoides 'Diamond Spire' is a compact evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green foliage and fragrant white flowers. Native to China and Japan, this cultivar of Gardenia jasminoides features a columnar growth habit, making it an excellent choice for narrow spaces, containers, or as a hedge or screen plant. 'Diamond Spire' blooms profusely from late spring to summer, releasing its intoxicating scent into the air, attracting pollinators and delighting gardeners. With its elegant appearance and sweet fragrance, this Gardenia cultivar adds charm and sophistication to any garden landscape.

Plant Features

Elegant Evergreen Shrub
Gardenia jasminoides ‘Diamond Spire’ is a compact evergreen shrub that captivates with its glossy, dark green foliage and fragrant white flowers. This cultivar boasts a slender, upright growth habit and columnar form, which adds elegance and sophistication to garden landscapes. From late spring to summer, it blooms and releases a sweet, intoxicating scent that attracts pollinators and enchants those nearby. The plant’s elegant appearance and heavenly fragrance make it a standout feature, enhancing the charm and allure of any setting where it is placed.
Adaptable to Garden Settings
‘Diamond Spire’ thrives in partial shade and well-draining soil, making it suitable for a variety of garden settings. It can be effectively planted in narrow spaces, containers, or used as a hedge or screen, providing flexibility in garden design. This Gardenia cultivar is ideal for borders, container planting, or as a specimen plant, where its fragrant blooms can be appreciated up close. Its ability to adapt to various lighting conditions and soil types, along with its columnar growth, makes it a versatile choice for both small and large garden areas.
Decorative Indoor Accents
Gardenia jasminoides ‘Diamond Spire’ offers delightful options for both garden and indoor use. The fragrant flowers are perfect for creating lush, fragrant backdrops in gardens or as border plantings. They can also be harvested and used in floral arrangements or as decorative accents in bouquets, bringing their delightful scent indoors. Additionally, the blooms can be dried and used in potpourri or sachets, providing a long-lasting fragrance that enhances indoor environments.
Plant Care
Care Instructions and Tips
Prefers partial to full sun, needing protection from the hottest afternoon rays in warmer climates.
Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Use room temperature water to avoid shock.
Prefers acidic, well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter. Mulching helps retain moisture and keep roots cool.
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove any dead or yellowing leaves. Feed with an acid-forming fertilizer in spring and summer.
Known for its beautiful white, fragrant flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer, and sometimes into fall.

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