Native to South Carolina, ‘Crown Jewel’ is a selection of Gardenia with a cold tolerance down to - 10° which can be lower according to planting conditions.
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scented double blooms.
Crown Jewel® has a heavy bloom set compared with his parents, especially ‘Kleim’s Hardy’, and is often later. Some flowers still bloom at the end of summer. Medium-sized white flowers (up to 6-7 cm in diameter) offer a contrast with the attractive glossy dark green leaves, smaller than other varieties.
It is an evergreen shrub with a dwarf spreading habit,
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Growth: Slow
Location: Partial shade