Gardenia jasminoides 'PIIGA-II' ~ First Editions® Sweet Tea™ Gardenia repeat-blooms The lightly ruffled pink lavender

The lightly ruffled pink lavender flowers have a darker blotch and bloom first in early spring

Flowers on new growth

as well as several moths

The leaves

Canyon Creek Abelia is a long-blooming evergreen shrub with a compact mounding habit

Gardenia jasminoides 'PIIGA-II' ~ First Editions® Sweet Tea™ Gardenia repeat-blooms The lightly ruffled pink lavenderSweet Tea Gardenia is an upright reblooming evergreen shrub with a rounded habit and thick, glossy dark green leaves. Large, sweetly fragrant double white flowers bloom in abundance throughout summer. Prefers partial sun, acidic, and moist well drained soils. Type: Shrub Height: 3' 5' Spread: 3' 5 Spacing: 4 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Part Sun Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: Summer, Year Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance. Water