Abstract: The plant herein described and named Genie-2 is physically unique and readily distinguished by the size and shape of leaves in combination with maintenance of an exceptionally low foliar profile and prolific production of flowers with the recognizable fragrance of gardenia.

Abstract: A cultivar of Gardenia jasminoides, characterized by longevity and consistent production of seed, and G. thunbergia, recognized to have resistance to nematode damage, have been hybridized to combine the desirable characters of both species and facilitate production of improved cultivars.

Abstract: A new and novel seedling Gardenia jasminoides plant, named `Star Bright` is disclosed and is particularly characterized by its large, single flowers of pure white petal color. Petals have elongated claws, which are covered at their articulation with the corolla tube, by normally strongly reflexed golden-yellow, elongated anthers which assume an adpressed position over the basal petal connections. Petals and anthers are inferior to the lobed stigma which is of a slightly lighter color than that of the anthers. The classic, simple, single white flowers stand out conspicuously over the lush, deep green leaves. The plant is a multi-stemmed rounded shrub of medium canopy density which attains a height and span of two or more meters when growing under conditions to which it is adapted.

Abstract: A new and distinct gardenia named ‘Star Dust’ that is resistant to race 2 of the root knot nematode and has dark green, glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers typical of the genus is described.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Gardenia jasminoides plant named ‘Genie-2’, characterized by its dense, low-profile growth habit, dark green foliage color and abundant fragrant, triple-whorl white flowers is disclosed.