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Gardenia Augusta 'Professor Pucci'

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    Description

    Experience the charm of Gardenia Augusta ‘Professor Pucci,’ an evergreen shrub prized for its double, milky-white, highly fragrant flowers. Blooming from summer through to winter, these flowers attract bees while the plant’s dark, glossy foliage provides year-round visual appeal.

    Features

    ✅ Beautiful double white flowers with a strong fragrance
    ✅ Blooms from summer through winter for extended seasonal interest
    ✅ Glossy, evergreen foliage adds year-round greenery
    ✅ Perfect for hedges, feature planting, mass planting, or large containers
    ✅ Butterfly-friendly, inviting pollinators to your garden

    Why You Should Buy This Plant

    🌼 Glamorous Hedge Option: Grows to 1.5-2m tall, ideal for privacy screens and hedging
    🌱 Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established
    🍃 Long Blooming Season: Enjoys generous flowering through warmer months into winter
    🦋 Pollinator Magnet: Perfect for creating a butterfly-friendly garden space
    ☀️ Versatile Planting: Thrives in sunny, sheltered positions across Australia’s warmer areas

    Planting & Care Instructions

    • Best Growing Regions in Australia:

      • QLD: Thrives in coastal, subtropical, and tropical areas
      • NSW: Suitable for northern inland and coastal regions; protect from frost in cooler areas
      • VIC: Best in frost-free coastal zones; requires protection in colder inland regions
      • WA: Ideal for Perth and northern coastal areas; shelter from strong winds
      • SA: Grows well in coastal climates; avoid frost-prone spots
      • NT: Excellent choice for tropical and subtropical climates

    • Climate: Prefers frost-free environments; shelter from strong winds

    • Soil: Plant in acidic to neutral, free-draining soil rich in organic matter

    • Light: Best in a sunny, sheltered position with protection from harsh afternoon sun in warmer areas

    • Watering: Keep soil moist during the first 12 weeks until established; water regularly thereafter

    • Fertilizing: Use an acid-loving plant fertilizer every 2-3 months for optimal growth

    • Pruning: Prune after flowering to encourage dense growth and more prolific blooms next season

    • Pest Control: Use Eco-Oil to manage common pests like aphids and scale. (We have this available)

    Mature Size

    🌳 Height: 1.5m | Width: 1m

    Your Plants

    You’ll receive healthy tubestock plants with strong new roots ready to establish quickly.
    🪴 Pot Size: 80mm high x 42mm wide

    FAQs

    🌼 How fragrant are the flowers?
    Exceptionally fragrant, especially noticeable in the early morning and evening.

    ☀️ Can I plant it in full sun?
    Yes, but it thrives best in a sunny spot with some afternoon shade in hotter regions.

    💧 How often should I water it?
    Water regularly, especially during the establishment period and dry spells.

    🌱 Can it be grown in containers?
    Absolutely! Perfect for large pots with proper drainage and regular feeding.

    🐜 How do I manage pests?
    Spray with Eco-Oil to effectively control aphids, scale, and other pests.