5 Seeds Catunaregam spinosa Spiny Gardenia Shrub Ornamental Thorny Flowering Shrub

Catunaregam spinosa, commonly called Spiny Gardenia, is a distinctive flowering shrub noted for its glossy foliage and fragrant white blossoms that age to a soft yellow. Its thorny branching habit gives it a bold, textural presence in the landscape, and it is valued by gardeners who appreciate unusual woody ornamentals with interesting form and seasonal bloom. This listing offers 5 seeds for those looking to grow this species from seed.

Spiny Gardenia works well as a specimen shrub, an informal hedge, or a container plant in warm climates, where its fragrant flowers and spiny structure add visual interest. The plant is slow to moderate growing and responds well to regular watering during establishment. It can be pruned to shape, though the thorns warrant careful handling and thoughtful placement in the garden. Grow in a sunny, sheltered site for best flowering.
Species: Catunaregam spinosa
Variety: Not applicable
Type: Woody flowering shrub
Plant_Habit: Upright, branching, spiny shrub
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 9-11
Germination: Sow seeds in warm, moist, well-draining medium; germination may be slow and uneven
Sowing: Surface sow and lightly cover with a thin layer of soil
Spacing: 36-60 inches apart
Notes: Fragrant flowers age from white to yellow; thorny stems require careful handling