Frost Proof Gardenia is an upright evergreen shrub noted for its thick, glossy dark green leaves and extremely fragrant semi-double white flowers. These flowers either bloom throughout the year if the temperature doesn’t dip below 60 degrees F or in late spring to early summer. Prefers partial sun, acidic, and moist well-drained soils. Tolerates more direct sun than other gardenias, and flower buds resist frost damage.
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance. Water regularly, do not let the soil dry out. Fertilize in spring or summer to encourage bloom, but do not fertilize in fall- it will encourage tender growth. Mulch planted area. Prune after flowering. Drip irrigation will help prevent leaf spot. Insects can be a serious problem, as well as powdery mildew, dieback, and sooty mold.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Camellia, Hydrangea, Azalea
IMAGES: নয়ন জ্যোতি নাথ, তগৰ ফুল Gardenia jasminoides, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) 阿橋 HQ, 黃梔子 Gardenia jasminoides -北京花卉大觀園 The World Flower Garden, Beijing- (9252406893), CC BY-SA 2.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
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