Gardenia taitensis or Tahitian Gardenia

Gardenia taitensis does well in Curaçao. It has large dark green leaves and large white fragrant flowers. There is also a Gardenia taitensis with double flowers.

As far as is known, it is not sensitive to any insect pests. Plant it in full sun or partly in shade. Needs irrigation regularly. It grows mainly in width and if not pruned can grow up to 2 mtr (6.5ft).