Tuberose
Polianthes tuberosa
Summer
Gardenia jasminoides
Waxy white flowers with intense, sweet fragrance. Classic southern flower. Symbol of purity and secret love. Glossy dark leaves. Traditional boutonniere flower. One of most fragrant flowers.
Spring, Summer
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 2 to 5 days
when properly cared for
Intensely sweet, creamy, jasmine-like fragrance - one of the most powerful floral scents
May be overwhelming for fragrance-sensitive individuals
Mildly toxic to cats and dogs - may cause digestive upset
Named after Dr. Alexander Garden, an 18th-century Scottish naturalist
Billie Holiday wore gardenias in her hair as her trademark
The fragrance is used as a top note in many luxury perfumes
In Victorian times, sending gardenias meant secret love
Native to China and Japan, gardenias have been cultivated for over 1,000 years. They reached Europe in the 18th century and became prized for their intoxicating fragrance. In the American South, they became symbols of romance and elegance, famously associated with jazz singer Billie Holiday.
Zantedeschia aethiopica
