Gandharajan Big Plant — Gardenia jasminoides | Large Fragrant Flowering Shrub

Gandharajan Big (Gardenia jasminoides) is the larger variety of the beloved Gandharajan — a premium flowering shrub prized across Kerala and South India for its intensely fragrant, creamy-white blooms. The large variety produces bigger flowers and grows into a more substantial garden specimen, making it a centrepiece plant for any garden or courtyard.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Gardenia jasminoides
• Common Names: Gandharajan, Gardenia, Cape Jasmine
• Family: Rubiaceae
• Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
• Height: 1.5–2.5 metres
• Flower Colour: Creamy white, intensely fragrant
• Flowering Season: Spring to Summer; intermittent year-round
• Fragrance: Strong, sweet, classic Gardenia scent

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Bright indirect light to morning sun; avoid harsh afternoon sun
• Watering: Regular; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Soil: Acidic, well-draining, humus-rich soil (pH 5.0–6.0)
• Fertilizer: Monthly with acid-loving plant fertilizer; iron supplement if leaves yellow
• Container Suitability: Good in large pots (16–20 inch) with acidic potting mix
• Landscaping Uses: Garden specimen, courtyard feature, fragrant hedge, entrance planting

Care Guide

• Maintain soil acidity — use acidic compost or add sulphur to raise acidity
• Yellowing leaves usually indicate iron deficiency — apply iron chelate
• Prune lightly after flowering to shape and encourage new growth
• Mist leaves in dry weather to maintain humidity

Customer FAQs

Q: What is the difference between Gandharajan Big and Small?
A: The Big variety produces larger flowers and grows into a taller, more substantial shrub. The Small variety is more compact and better suited for pots.

Q: Why are my Gardenia leaves turning yellow?
A: Most commonly iron deficiency or overwatering. Apply iron chelate and ensure well-draining, acidic soil.

Q: Does it bloom all year?
A: Main flush is spring-summer; with good care it can produce intermittent blooms year-round in warm climates.

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Images are representative. Minor natural variation in size, colour, and growth stage is expected and not a defect.