Gardenia ‘Grandiflora Star’ – Elegant Fragrant Star‑Flowering Shrub

Experience the charm of Gardenia Augusta ‘Professor Pucci,’ an evergreen shrub prized for its double, milky-white, highly fragrant flowers. Blooming from summer through to winter, these flowers attract bees while the plant’s dark, glossy foliage provides year-round visual appeal.

- Example Picture Only

- Supplied in 42mm pots

Features

✅ Beautiful double white flowers with a strong fragrance
✅ Blooms from summer through winter for extended seasonal interest
✅ Glossy, evergreen foliage adds year-round greenery
✅ Perfect for hedges, feature planting, mass planting, or large containers
✅ Butterfly-friendly, inviting pollinators to your garden

Why You Should Buy This Plant

🌼 Glamorous Hedge Option: Grows to 1.5-2m tall, ideal for privacy screens and hedging
🌱 Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established
🍃 Long Blooming Season: Enjoys generous flowering through warmer months into winter
🦋 Pollinator Magnet: Perfect for creating a butterfly-friendly garden space
☀️ Versatile Planting: Thrives in sunny, sheltered positions across Australia’s warmer areas

Planting & Care Instructions

• Best Growing Regions in Australia:

  • QLD: Thrives in coastal, subtropical, and tropical areas
  • NSW: Suitable for northern inland and coastal regions; protect from frost in cooler areas
  • VIC: Best in frost-free coastal zones; requires protection in colder inland regions
  • WA: Ideal for Perth and northern coastal areas; shelter from strong winds
  • SA: Grows well in coastal climates; avoid frost-prone spots
  • NT: Excellent choice for tropical and subtropical climates

• Climate: Prefers frost-free environments; shelter from strong winds

• Soil: Plant in acidic to neutral, free-draining soil rich in organic matter

• Light: Best in a sunny, sheltered position with protection from harsh afternoon sun in warmer areas

• Watering: Keep soil moist during the first 12 weeks until established; water regularly thereafter

• Fertilizing: Use an acid-loving plant fertilizer every 2-3 months for optimal growth

• Pruning: Prune after flowering to encourage dense growth and more prolific blooms next season

• Pest Control: Use Eco-Oil to manage common pests like aphids and scale. (We have this available)

Mature Size

🌳 Height: 1.5m | Width: 1m

Your Plants

You’ll receive healthy tubestock plants with strong new roots ready to establish quickly.
🪴 Pot Size: 80mm high x 42mm wide

FAQs

🌼 How fragrant are the flowers?
Exceptionally fragrant, especially noticeable in the early morning and evening.

☀️ Can I plant it in full sun?
Yes, but it thrives best in a sunny spot with some afternoon shade in hotter regions.

💧 How often should I water it?
Water regularly, especially during the establishment period and dry spells.

🌱 Can it be grown in containers?
Absolutely! Perfect for large pots with proper drainage and regular feeding.

🐜 How do I manage pests?
Spray with Eco-Oil to effectively control aphids, scale, and other pests.