Gardenia Fragrant Pathways ~ Foundation Evergreen Shrubs

16 years ago

Hi, Just built a new house and wanted to do a foundation planting. I just found a Groundcover Gardenia called Gardenia Fragrant Pathway. I loved my August Beauties at my old house, and thought that instead of planting those, since they get a little bit larger than what I have in mind, I would plant some evergreen shrubs, and flowering shrubs and use these under the shrubs as ground cover. Does anyone have any experience with the Pathway Gardenia, and if so could you please post a picture, also recommendations on some good evergreen shrubs besides Buford Holly. The side of the house would be South Side, and Full Sun. Thanks for the help.

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MagickMare
16 years ago
I am interested in the same information... I have planted August Beauty and would like some more ideas...
magnoliasc
16 years ago
Fragrant Pathways is a sport of Gardenia jasminoides 'Radicans' that I found while I was propagator at Gilbert's Nursery, Chesnee, S.C. in the mid 1990's. It has thicker foliage and set itself apart from the parent plant when side by side in a cold frame one winter the block of what would become 'Fragrant Pathways' survived, while typical 'Radicans' died from bark split injury. Should be a great groundcover/ low foundation shrub with proprtions slightly smaller than 'Radicans' Like most gardenia the foliage can discolor a bit in full winter exposure in upstate SC, but I have seen no burning or defoliation occur. I am excited the plant has caught on and is becoming known by gardeners.
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salem_moondance
15 years ago
Hello mag, I just planted a 'Fragrant Pathways' in a container on my deck. It's been sitting in its original container in a sunny window all winter. I'm hoping I didn't do irreparable harm to it by not planting it right away. Time will tell. Can you tell me what I can expect if it does in fact survive? When it should bloom, etc? Thanks for any info.
salem_moondance
15 years ago
Magnoliasc are you out there? I don't think my fragrant pathways is going to make it and I don't know if there's anything I can do to save it, if there is I would like to try.
vivbarnett
15 years ago
This plant used to be available online through Wayside Gardens (last season), but is no longer. Does anyone know where I can find it?