August Beauty Gardenia Shrub white flower

The August Beauty Gardenia is an evergreen flowering shrub that produces fragrant, pure white blossoms nearly 2 to 3 inches across. Easy to grow, it can bloom for up to three months at a time, filling the garden with fragrance.

At a glance

• Common name: August Beauty Gardenia
• Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
• Flowers: Fragrant, pure white, nearly 2 to 3 inches across
• Bloom time: Up to 3 months at a time
• Sun: Full sun (more shade means fewer flowers)
• Care level: Easy, low-fuss

Best for

• Entryways, gates, and gazebo transitions
• Near decks, walkways, and patios
• Enclosed areas that capture fragrance
• Fragrant evergreen hedging and accents
• Low-maintenance flowering color

How to grow

Plant in full sun, since more shade means fewer flowers. Water well during the first year to establish the root system. Once established, it needs little care and stays evergreen year-round.

About Everglades Farm

Everglades Farm is a Florida nursery growing flowering shrubs, edible plants, and rare garden showpieces, shipped directly from the nursery to your door.