Gardenia

  • Botanical Name:   G. grandiflora
  • Common Name:   Gardenia
  • Native to:   Subtropical Africa and Asia
  • Aliases:   Cape Jasmine

    • Floral Message

    The Gardenia speaks the message of Purity.

    History and Lore about the Gardenia

    Gardenia's were named by Carolus Linnaeus after Dr Alexander Garden (1730-1791), Scottish-born American naturalist.

    Interesting Facts about the Gardenia

    It is considered Good Luck to give Gardenias to a man.

    Gardenias have an exotic, tropical fragrance. Sweet and soothing, Gardenias are useful in making perfumes. In 19th century England, gentlemen wore Gardenias in the lapels of evening wear. Float a single Gardenia in a dish to fragrance an entire room. A single Gardenia left in the car will dry beautifully and extend it's heady fragrance for miles.