August Beauty Gardenia
For sale in Lawrenceville, GA
- Moderate (6-12 in/year)
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Cold hardy to USDA Zone 8a
- Pet safe
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About August Beauty Gardenia
August Beauty Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty') is a large-flowered gardenia cultivar bred for one of the longest bloom windows in the species, flowering from late spring all the way through August, well past the single flush many older gardenia types produce. It grows 4-6 feet tall and wide with large, extra-fragrant double white blooms and glossy dark-green foliage. Like all gardenias, it needs acidic, well-drained, consistently moist soil and performs best with morning sun and afternoon shade protection from Georgia's intense summer heat, which can otherwise stress the plant and invite whitefly. Its extended summer bloom season makes it a strong choice for Lawrenceville gardeners who want gardenia fragrance lasting well into the hottest part of the year, rather than concentrated only in a spring flush. As with other gardenias, iron chlorosis (yellowing between leaf veins) can occur in Georgia's often-alkaline urban and new-construction soils and is corrected with acid-forming fertilizer formulated for azaleas and gardenias.
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Plant Specifications
| Mature Height | 4-6 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 4-6 ft |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Water Needs | Moderate — consistent moisture, well-drained soil |
| Bloom Season | Late Spring through Late Summer |
| Growth Rate | Moderate (6-12 in/year) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Pet Safe | Yes |
| Native to Georgia | No |
Planting Instructions & Regional Tips
Site August Beauty Gardenia in morning sun with afternoon shade, in acidic, well-drained soil amended with pine bark fines or compost. Mulch to conserve moisture and keep roots cool through Georgia's long summer bloom season. Fertilize with an acid-forming fertilizer in spring and again in early summer to support the extended flowering period. Watch for whitefly and treat with horticultural oil if sooty mold appears.
Fast Facts
- One of the longest gardenia bloom seasons: late spring through August
- Large, extra-fragrant double white flowers
- Mature size: 4-6 ft tall and wide
- Requires acidic, well-drained, consistently moist soil
- Pet safe, glossy evergreen foliage
- Prone to iron chlorosis in alkaline soil — treat with acid fertilizer
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August Beauty Gardenia FAQs
How long does August Beauty Gardenia bloom?
August Beauty Gardenia blooms from late spring through August, one of the longest flowering windows of any gardenia cultivar, rather than a single spring flush. This extended bloom period is where the cultivar gets its name, providing fragrance well into peak Georgia summer.
Do deer eat August Beauty Gardenia?
Yes, August Beauty Gardenia is not considered deer resistant and can be browsed by deer, especially newly planted specimens. In Gwinnett County areas with heavy deer pressure, fencing or repellent application is worth considering until the plant is well established.