Gardenia jasminoides 'PIIGA-II' ~ First Editions® Sweet Tea™ Gardenia tolerates-clay-soil Its rich glossy foliage emerges

Its rich glossy foliage emerges pink and matures molted and specked with creamy white and green before turning shades of purple in fall

The narrow medium green foliage is topped by warm yellow daisy-like flowers with orange-red eyes through summer until frost

atropurpurea 'Rose Glow'

Botyrtis blight and Phytopthora blight are sometimes problems

River Birch

Gardenia jasminoides 'PIIGA-II' ~ First Editions® Sweet Tea™ Gardenia tolerates-clay-soil Its rich glossy foliage emergesSweet Tea Gardenia is an upright reblooming evergreen shrub with a rounded habit and thick, glossy dark green leaves. Large, sweetly fragrant double white flowers bloom in abundance throughout summer. Prefers partial sun, acidic, and moist well drained soils. Type: Shrub Height: 3' 5' Spread: 3' 5 Spacing: 4 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Part Sun Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: Summer, Year Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance. Water