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Gardenia (Kailarsenia) vietnamensis - Vietnamese Gardenia

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1093 Gardenia (Kailarsenia) vietnamensis - Vietnamese Gardenia

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Vietnamese Gardenia - large fragrant flowers. Easy to grow to compare with other gardenias, not so sensitive to overwatering and the most cold hardy of all tropical gardenias. Flowers are very beautiful unusual shape, extremely fragrant. Perfect for container, very bushy. Can be also planted in the ground. This pretty plant has been called "Gardenia" for long time. However, analysis shows that it is a horticultural form of Kailarsenia.
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Grown in 6"/1 gal pot

10 plants in stock

$34.95

Gardenia Aimee Yoshioka (First Love) - bush

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4378 Gardenia Aimee Yoshioka (First Love) - bush

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Also called "First Love" (sometimes misspelled as YAshioka), this cultivar is one of the darkest green of all gardenias, it has a 3 to 5 inch bloom so perfect, it looks artificial. It was developed by Tadaoki Yoshioka while he lived in Hawaii, and he later brought it to Florida when he moved to Ft. Lauderdale with his family in 1954. The gardenia was named after his daughter, Aimee (Aimee Hironaka), who died in a plane crash in Dallas on August 2, 1985 (Delta Flight 191). Aimee gardenia grows openly and upright and blooms twice a year and slightly later than others. Flower Size 3 - 5".
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page about gardenias, their cultivation and varieties.
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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

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$39.95

Gardenia Aimee Yoshioka (First Love) - standard, grafted

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4774 Gardenia Aimee Yoshioka (First Love) - standard, grafted ?

What is grafted plant

Q: What is a grafted plant?

Grafting is a method of vegetative (or asexual) propagation where a piece of one plant (scion) selected for its flowers or fruit and containing the desired genes to be duplicated is inserted into a piece of another plant (rootstock), with a strong vigorous root system, usually a seedling.

Benefits of the graft:

making a clone of the parent plant ensures the same cultivar, since most fruit trees will not come true to seed
taking a scion from a mature plant reduces time to flowering and fruiting (from 10-12 years for a seedling to 2-3 years or less for a grafted plant)
introducing dwarfing, hardiness, disease and pest resistance.
easier propagation method when other means like cutting or seed is not successful

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Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Also called "First Love" (sometimes misspelled as YAshioka), this cultivar is one of the darkest green of all gardenias, it has a 3 to 5 inch bloom so perfect, it looks artificial. It was developed by Tadaoki Yoshioka while he lived in Hawaii, and he later brought it to Florida when he moved to Ft. Lauderdale with his family in 1954. The gardenia was named after his daughter, Aimee (Aimee Hironaka), who died in a plane crash in Dallas on August 2, 1985 (Delta Flight 191).
Aimee gardenia grows openly and upright and blooms twice a year and slightly later than others. Flower Size 3 - 5". Large grafted

What is grafted plant

Q: What is a grafted plant?

Benefits of the graft:

making a clone of the parent plant ensures the same cultivar, since most fruit trees will not come true to seed
taking a scion from a mature plant reduces time to flowering and fruiting (from 10-12 years for a seedling to 2-3 years or less for a grafted plant)
introducing dwarfing, hardiness, disease and pest resistance.
easier propagation method when other means like cutting or seed is not successful

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plant, can be planted in the ground.
See picture of flower,
page about gardenias, their cultivation and varieties.
See picture of actual plant for sale (1-2013).
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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot, standard, large plant

4 Plants in stock

$49.95

Gardenia gjellerupii

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3889 Gardenia gjellerupii

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Regular water White/off-white flowers Yellow/orange flowers Fragrant

Very rare Thai endemic plant. It has yellow/golden fragrant flowers similar to Gardenia tubifera kula except that it has erect flower (never pendulus), less number of petals and leaves are slightly velvetish. This gardenia is better suited for alkaline soils (S. Florida) than G. tubifera kula and more cold hardy - during record freeze in 2010 all G. tubifera were damaged or killed at 32F. Gardenia gjellerupii survived without any damages.
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Gardenia Miami Supreme - grafted, 3 gal

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2993 Gardenia Miami Supreme - grafted, 3 gal ?

What is grafted plant

Q: What is a grafted plant?

Benefits of the graft:

making a clone of the parent plant ensures the same cultivar, since most fruit trees will not come true to seed
taking a scion from a mature plant reduces time to flowering and fruiting (from 10-12 years for a seedling to 2-3 years or less for a grafted plant)
introducing dwarfing, hardiness, disease and pest resistance.
easier propagation method when other means like cutting or seed is not successful

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Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

One of the most desired plants. It is a good grower with large leaves. Very large flowers, 3 to 5 inches in diameter, March thru June. Has a tendency to have yellow-green foliage. Flower Size 3 - 5". Large bushy grafted

What is grafted plant

Q: What is a grafted plant?

Benefits of the graft:

making a clone of the parent plant ensures the same cultivar, since most fruit trees will not come true to seed
taking a scion from a mature plant reduces time to flowering and fruiting (from 10-12 years for a seedling to 2-3 years or less for a grafted plant)
introducing dwarfing, hardiness, disease and pest resistance.
easier propagation method when other means like cutting or seed is not successful

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plant, with buds or/and flowers, can be planted in ground.
See picture of flower,
page about gardenias, their cultivation and varieties.
See picture of actual plant for sale (1-2013).
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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot, small plant

5 plants in stock

$34.95

Gardenia nitida - Shooting Star Gardenia (clustered flowers)

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3261 Gardenia nitida - Shooting Star Gardenia (clustered flowers)

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Regular water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Rare gardenia from Africa with. Blooms sporadically year round. Covered with flowers when in bloom. Strong fragrance, unusually shaped leaves. There has been a long discussion regarding proper classification of Gardenia nitida and (or?) posoqueria. In some sources, they are considered synonyms. Both species have highly star-like tubular flowers with nearly intoxicating scent.
Gardenia nitida and posoqueria seem to be 2 different varieties. G. nitida is the most common kind, with slightly smaller leaves, and flowers coming in clusters. G. posoqueria has longer single flowers, and leaves are much larger, lush and elongated.
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Grown in 6-10"/1-3 gal pot

4 Plants in stock

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Gardenia posoqueria - Shooting Star Gardenia (single flowers)

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5618 Gardenia posoqueria - Shooting Star Gardenia (single flowers)

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Regular water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

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Gardenia Radicans - Dwarf Gardenia, grafted, 3 gal

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2571 Gardenia Radicans - Dwarf Gardenia, grafted, 3 gal ?

What is grafted plant

Q: What is a grafted plant?

Benefits of the graft:

making a clone of the parent plant ensures the same cultivar, since most fruit trees will not come true to seed
taking a scion from a mature plant reduces time to flowering and fruiting (from 10-12 years for a seedling to 2-3 years or less for a grafted plant)
introducing dwarfing, hardiness, disease and pest resistance.
easier propagation method when other means like cutting or seed is not successful

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Groundcover and low-growing 2ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Keep soil moist Regular water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

With very small leaves, the plant is a compact grower. The blooms are 1 to 2 inches in diameter. The latest of all varieties to bloom, the bloom period continuing into the summer. Outstanding variety for bonsai. Mature size is under 3 ft - very compact and slow growing.
See picture of flower,
page about gardenias, their cultivation and varieties.
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2 Plants in stock

$34.95

Gardenia radicans Variegated - Dwarf Gardenia

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4754 Gardenia radicans Variegated - Dwarf Gardenia

Rare, hard to find variety. With very small variegated leaves, the plant is a compact grower and looks like a small natural bonsai tree. The blooms are 1 to 2 inches in diameter. The latest of all varieties to bloom, the bloom period continuing into the summer. Outstanding variety for bonsai. Mature size is under 3 ft - very compact and very slow growing.
See picture of flower,
page about gardenias, their cultivation and varieties.
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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

5 Plants in stock

$49.95
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Gardenia taitensis Heaven Scent (double flower)

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4402 Gardenia taitensis Heaven Scent (double flower)

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Regular water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

This unique hybrid is very rare and hard to find. The plant has huge double flowers up to 5-6" wide, normally semi-double, but sometimes they come in weird shapes. One of the few cultivated plants native to Polynesia. The intoxicating sweet fragrant blossoms are creamy white works of art. The biggest size gardenia flowers. Foliage is beautiful as well with its dark green shiny leaves, also large as big as 7-8" long and 4-5" wide. It is not easy to grow and very sensitive to overwatering. However, grafted

What is grafted plant

Q: What is a grafted plant?

Benefits of the graft:

making a clone of the parent plant ensures the same cultivar, since most fruit trees will not come true to seed
taking a scion from a mature plant reduces time to flowering and fruiting (from 10-12 years for a seedling to 2-3 years or less for a grafted plant)
introducing dwarfing, hardiness, disease and pest resistance.
easier propagation method when other means like cutting or seed is not successful

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plants do much better in the ground than in pots and are relatively cold hardy (can take light frost). See size of flower in inches.
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Grown in 6-10" 1/3 gal pot

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Gardenia taitensis Tiare Tahiti - 3 gal pot

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1349 Gardenia taitensis Tiare Tahiti - 3 gal pot

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Regular water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Star of Tahiti. National flower of French Polynesia. The intoxicating sweet fragrant blossoms are creamy white works of art. Large flowers 3" in diameter, large glossy oval leaves.
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8 Plants in stock

$44.95

Gardenia taitensis Tiare Tahiti, single flower

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5171 Gardenia taitensis Tiare Tahiti, single flower

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Regular water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

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Grown in 6"/1 gal pot

4 Plants in stock

$49.95

Gardenia thunbergia - Forest gardenia

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3140 Gardenia thunbergia - Forest gardenia

Can be used for bonsai Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Moderate water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

White gardenia, Forest gardenia, Wild gardenia. The flowers are large, showy, creamy white and heavily perfumed, particularly at night. This species is easy to grow, tolerant to alkaline soils.
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Gardenia tubifera Kula - Golden Gardenia

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2024 Gardenia tubifera Kula - Golden Gardenia

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Yellow/orange flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Golden Gardenia Kula - very rare tropical gardenia. Medium size slow growing shrub with leathery leaves and fragrant flowers that change color from ivory through yellow to orange.
It is a rare, collectible item!
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Grown in 6-10"/1-3 gal pot, large plant

2 plants in stock

$39.95

Gardenia variegata Glacier - Variegated gardenia

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2532 Gardenia variegata Glacier - Variegated gardenia

Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water White/off-white flowers Ornamental foliage Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Variegated gardenia - A very special gardenia cultivar with variegated leaves and medium size (3") fragrant flowers. This variety grows as a small shrub and can be kept in container. Leaves may have weird designs and various carucature-like images. A colorful accent to fragrant plant collection.
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4 plants in stock

$39.95
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Gardenia White Gem

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1094 Gardenia White Gem

Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Very fragrant, ever-blooming. Beautiful flower, small dark green leaves.
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7 plants in stock

$34.95

Gardenia x taitensis Nana - Dwarf Tahitian Gardenia

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5804 Gardenia x taitensis Nana - Dwarf Tahitian Gardenia

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Regular water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Tahitian Gardenia hybrid with a dwarf growth habit and perfect compact round shape of the bush. At the center of each miniature bloom is a small tuft of petals. Fragrance is intoxicating and heady. Blooms appear throughout the growing season from late winter until fall.
Leaves are much smaller that regular Tahitian gardenia, and the shrub stays short, can be kept under 3 ft if trimmer, and 4 ft tall if let go. Perfect for container culture. Plants have good resistance to root diseases that often plague gardenias in container culture.
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3 Plants in stock

$34.95

Kopsia fruticosa - Pink Gardenia

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2827 Kopsia fruticosa - Pink Gardenia

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Pink flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Shrub Vinca, Pink Gardenia. One of the most beautiful and rarest plants. Flowers change color from light pink to deep pink, have crimson centers and are slightly fragrant when it's hot and humid. Very slow growing. It is called sometimes Pink Gardenia in Thailand, but it is not even a close relative, being Apocynaceae family.
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5 Plants in stock

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Randia (Rothmannia) longiflora - Terompet Gading

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3004 Randia (Rothmannia) longiflora - Terompet Gading

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Regular water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Randia maculata, Randia longiflora, Rothmannia longiflora. Terompet Gading. Unusual randia with large fragrant pinkish flowers that have long mauve tubes and look like lilies.
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3 plants in stock

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Tabernaemontana africana (former holstii)

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2232 Tabernaemontana africana (former holstii)

Large shrub 5-10 ft Regular water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Ultra tropical, min. temperature 55F

Samoan Gardenia - very rare plant. Intoxicating sweet fragrant blossoms - a pinwheeled shaped work of art. Very slow growing. This species was previously misnamed as Tabernaemontana holstii, which according to the recent taxonomy is a synonym of a different plant, T. pachysiphon.
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4 plants in stock

$74.95
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Tabernaemontana crassa - Adams Apple

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4710 Tabernaemontana crassa - Adams Apple

Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Regular water White/off-white flowers Fragrant

Adams Apple. Tabernaemontana crassa occurs in humid tropical Africa. It has large waxy leaves and pinwheel-shaped large fragrant flowers. The plant contains a large number of indole alkaloids with interesting pharmacological activities. The alkaloid content is similar to that of Tabernaemontana pachysiphon, another medicinally important species. Traded internationally in herbal medicine shops.
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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

7 plants in stock

$59.95

Tabernaemontana Flore Pleno, Crape Jasmine - 3 gal pot

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1204 Tabernaemontana Flore Pleno, Crape Jasmine - 3 gal pot

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Moderate water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Crape Jasmine, Carnation of India, Florida Gardenia - fast growing bush with waxy leaves and beautiful fragrant flowers.
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9 plants in stock

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Tabernaemontana orientalis - Banana bush

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2563 Tabernaemontana orientalis - Banana bush

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Deciduous Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Banana bush, rare variety. Jasmine-like white pin-wheeled fragrant flowers with yellow center, 5 petals with long tips fusing to form tube, regularly symmetrical.
The flowers are then followed by a pair of seeds that look like two bananas hanging in opposite directions, hence its common name. They start out red and then turn yellow when they ripen.
In some sources Tabernaemontana pandacaqui is indicated as synonim of Tabernaemontana orientalis however in our opinion they are different, with T. orientalis having pointed petals and T. pandacaqui rounded ones.
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Tabernaemontana pandacaqui Netty - Dwarf Banana Bush

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6088 Tabernaemontana pandacaqui Netty - Dwarf Banana Bush

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Irritating

Very cute low growing shrub native of the South Pacific, with Jasmine-like white pin-wheeled fragrant flowers, 5 petals with long tips fusing to form tube, regularly symmetrical.
It is a perennial shrub that grows only 3-4 ft tall. Its lush green foliage is a great backdrop for the abundant and continuous small white flowers that are pinwheel shaped. The flowers are then followed by a pair of seeds that look like two bananas hanging in opposite directions, hence its common name. They start out red and then turn yellow when they ripen.
Banana Bush works well as a mass planting, specimen shrub, or containerized accent piece. It is also drought tolerant once established and is a moderate grower. Ectra benefit is lack of pest problems associated with it. This plant is truly a winner.
In some sources Tabernaemontana pandacaqui is indicated as synonim of Tabernaemontana orientalis however in our opinion they are different, with T. orientalis having pointed petals and T. pandacaqui rounded ones.
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Tabernaemontana variegata Golden Rain

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2564 Tabernaemontana variegata Golden Rain

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water White/off-white flowers Ornamental foliage Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Variegated tabernaemontana Golden Rain. Small compact bushy shrub, looks similar to tabernaemontana divaricata Flore Pleno (same growth habit), but foliage is variegated. Flowers are fragrant. Nice specimen plant, very hard to find.
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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot, large plant

6 Plants in stock

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