Primarily found outdoors in the south and grown for its fragrant flowers and handsome foliage, the Gardenia Plant (Gardenia augusta/Gardenia jasminoides) is a popular ornamental shrub. Perfect for containers, landscapes, hedges, and as an accent, there are tons of different places you can put this Gardenia to create new and unique decorative combinations! Needing only full sun to part shade and minimal maintenance, this plant is perfect for beginners looking for a place to start.