University of Florida

Gardenia jasminoides

Common name(s): Cape Jasmine, Common Gardenia

Plant type: evergreen medium shrub
Primary method of propagation: cutting
Alternate propagation method(s): grafting/budding

Propagation by Cuttings

Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: early Summer
Cutting maturity: softwood
Rooting environment: intermittent mist
Time to rooting: 4-8 weeks

Propagation by Grafting

Time of year to graft: no information