Plant Facts

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  • Name - Pronounced gar-DEE-nee-ya, also known as cape jasmine is named after the American botanist Dr. Alexander Garden.
  • Description - Evergreen flowering shrub, with thick and rubbery leaves, delicate creamy-white flowers and an incredible fragrance.
  • Origin - China, Taiwan and Japan
  • Availability - Primarily from June to September.
  • Care Tips - Should be handled with great care as the delicate flowers tend to bruise and turn brown easily. Keep the flowers very cool and mist regularly. Position the plant in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil.


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