Gardenia brighamii

G. brighamii

Gardenia are very decorative shrubs or trees. Their glossy dark green leaves combined with their precious and fragrant white flowers have made them one of the most popular plants in the world, since although they are not very easy to care for, their ornamental value is so high that you want to try to be successful. with them and thus be able to decorate the garden or patio.

Although all its parts are beautiful, this time we are going to focus on the flowers. What is the gardenia flower like? We have said that they are white and fragrant but… what else? Read on to find out.

How is it?

Gardenia jasminoides

G. jasminoides

Gardenia are evergreen shrubs or trees native to China. The genus is made up of 134 accepted species of the 259 that are described. Despite there being so many different ones, basically they are all the same: their leaves are more or less the same and color and their flowers are all white and fragrant. But their petals can differ in number. In fact, the flowers can be single (6 petals) or double.

When do they sprout?

A narrow gardenia

G.angusta

Gardenia flowers sprout in springwhen the temperatures begin to be pleasant (18-20ºC), which is when the plants have resumed their growth after having spent a few months in winter rest. Once they do, their flower buds will open, revealing beautiful pure white petals. If you approach them, you will immediately be able to perceive their sweet aroma.

What is it used for?

Gardenia taitensis

G. taitensis

The Gardenia flower it is used above all to brighten up the garden or patiobut also to perfume those areas. In addition, they can be cut and put in a glass of water. Thus, for a couple of days we can enjoy its aroma.

Finally, you have to know that it is also used in perfumery.

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