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Plant that looks like gardenia but no fragrance?

15 years ago

This is a 're-question' to my original "Name of plant?" to make it more specific. Trying to find the real name of a plant I bought about 5 years ago at Home Depot but lost this winter: HD's name was Rose of India, shiny green leaves, white flowers that look like gardenias, no fragrance, grew well in shade, got about 4 ft tall & about 2 1/2 - 3 ft wide. Want to purchase again but find nothing with that name. Thank you for your help.

Comments (2)

john_bonzo
15 years ago
"Carnation of India" maybe?

Tabernaemontana divaricata

Here is a link that might be useful: Link
luroe
Original Author
15 years ago
I looked up Tabernaemontana Divaricata & I believe the Flore Pleno variety is the plant I had. FYI - It's a beautiful, easy-to-grow plant. Thank you for your help!
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