Gardenia is a flower originating in China, which can mean purity, sincerity, sweetness and it can also be the symbol of a secret love.
This ornamental plant belongs to the rubiaceae family and has large and beautiful white flowers. Over time, its petals take on a creamy hue.
Regarding its symbology, gardenia is widely used by people who want to show their feelings.
It is believed that the term gardenia - the name given to this genus - was a tribute to the American botanist Alexander Garden. There are about 250 species of gardenias, but the best known is the jasminoides gardenia, also known as cape jasmine, which can reach up to two meters in height.
The gardenia leaves have a dark green tone and are shiny, also having the particularity of not falling in winter. For this reason, they are very appreciated plants in terms of decoration in gardens. Its white flowers exude a fantastic perfume that has a calming effect, and that is why it is advisable that this flower be placed in a place where there is movement of people. The scent of gardenia is so special that it has inspired the creation of musical works. It is also quite common to see these flowers playing a preponderant role in the decoration of wedding receptions.
Gardenia is better adapted to a mild temperature, and likes climates with a lot of humidity, so likes subtropical and tropical climates. The yellow pulp of the fruits of some species is used in the coloring industry.
According to a legend, Sultan the Magnificent (Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1520 to 1566) ordered that gardenia seeds were distributed daily in his harem so that there would be peace in the midst of his women.
