gardenia
noun
gar·de·nia
gär-ˈdē-nyə 
: any of a large genus (Gardenia) of Old World tropical trees and shrubs of the madder family with showy fragrant white or yellow flowers
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That nonchalance is achieved with a trio of white florals—gardenia, jasmine and tiare—and apple blossom, skin musk and vanilla.
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Featuring a mix of gardenia, guava, and tonka, this one makes any space feel all the more inviting.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
Since gardenias can be high maintenance plants, apply a landscape fertilizer in March, May and early October.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2025
Let the soil dry out slightly between watering to keep your gardenia looking its best.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Featuring a mix of gardenia, guava, and tonka, this one makes any space feel all the more inviting.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
Since gardenias can be high maintenance plants, apply a landscape fertilizer in March, May and early October.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2025
Let the soil dry out slightly between watering to keep your gardenia looking its best.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
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“Gardenia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gardenia. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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gardenia
noun
gar·de·nia
gär-ˈdē-nyə
: any of various Old World tropical trees and shrubs with leathery leaves and fragrant white or yellow flowers
also
: one of the flowers
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