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Frost Proof Gardenia

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$18.98
  • Crisp white flowers with a distinctive fragrance
  • Matures to 3-4' wide by 3-5' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 7 - 11
  • Plant in full sun to part shade
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Description

A classic selection, the Frost Proof Gardenia is a gardening favorite for a reason! Every summer, this Gardenia produces powerfully fragrant, crisp white flowers that reach two to three inches across. If you're familiar with gardenias, then you're aware of the intoxicating scent! They have a rich and sweet fragrance, characteristic of summers in the South. Additionally, they make great cut flowers. We recommend snipping a few blooms to bring their sweet smell with you.

Unlike the name tends to suggest, the Frost Proof Gardenia is not "frost proof." The name specifically comes from the ability of this shrub's flower buds to resist damage from late spring frosts. So although it is more cold tolerant than other Gardenias, it is not impervious to freezing weather. In addition, we recommend covering it during extended periods of frost for its first few growing seasons.

Slender, light green leaves emerge in spring, before maturing to a glossy dark green. This foliage is the perfect backdrop for the snowy white blossoms that are highly anticipated every year. Furthermore, this attractive foliage remains evergreen all year long, meaning it won't leave your landscape bare in wintertime.

The Frost Proof Gardenia has an upright but controlled growth habit. Therefore, it's great for planting as a hedge or a foundation, as it will rarely require pruning or trimming.

This shrub will eventually grow to be 3-' H x 3-4' W.

Frost Proof Gardenia Care

Hardy from USDA Zones 7-11.

Plant in Full Sun to Part Shade The Frost Proof Gardenia can handle more direct sunlight than other varieties of gardenia. However, gardeners in the South should avoid the all-day sun and instead plant this variety where it will be shaded from the afternoon sun.

Water regularly until established. This will generally take around 3 months at the very least. During this time, ensure that your soil is neither drying out nor remaining too soggy. Afterward, water once a week if needed.

For best results, plant in acidic, well-draining soil.

Fertilize your Frost Proof in Spring and Summer with acidic plant fertilizer. If you're afraid you might use too much, use slightly less than the recommended amount. This can help prevent accidental over-fertilization.

For tips on planting Acid-loving plants, Click Here

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Spacing Your Frost Proof Gardenia

Plant your Frost Proof Gardenias 2-3 feet apart from center to center for a seamless planting. Otherwise, plant them 4+ feet apart for space between each mature plant.

  • Scientific Name
    Gardenia jasminoides 'Frostproof'
  • Hardiness Zone
    7, 8, 9, 10, 11
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Aromatic, Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Flowering, Reblooming
  • Feature Color
    Green, White
  • Uses
    Accent, Border, Container, Foundation Planting, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    Summer

Growing Zones : 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11

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A classic selection, the Frost Proof Gardenia is a gardening favorite for a reason! Every summer, this Gardenia produces powerfully fragrant, crisp white flowers that reach two to three inches across. If you're familiar with gardenias, then you're aware of the intoxicating scent! They have a rich and sweet fragrance, characteristic of summers in the South. Additionally, they make great cut flowers. We recommend snipping a few blooms to bring their sweet smell with you.

Unlike the name tends to suggest, the Frost Proof Gardenia is not "frost proof." The name specifically comes from the ability of this shrub's flower buds to resist damage from late spring frosts. So although it is more cold tolerant than other Gardenias, it is not impervious to freezing weather. In addition, we recommend covering it during extended periods of frost for its first few growing seasons.

Slender, light green leaves emerge in spring, before maturing to a glossy dark green. This foliage is the perfect backdrop for the snowy white blossoms that are highly anticipated every year. Furthermore, this attractive foliage remains evergreen all year long, meaning it won't leave your landscape bare in wintertime.

The Frost Proof Gardenia has an upright but controlled growth habit. Therefore, it's great for planting as a hedge or a foundation, as it will rarely require pruning or trimming.

This shrub will eventually grow to be 3-' H x 3-4' W.

Frost Proof Gardenia Care

Hardy from USDA Zones 7-11.

Plant in Full Sun to Part Shade The Frost Proof Gardenia can handle more direct sunlight than other varieties of gardenia. However, gardeners in the South should avoid the all-day sun and instead plant this variety where it will be shaded from the afternoon sun.

Water regularly until established. This will generally take around 3 months at the very least. During this time, ensure that your soil is neither drying out nor remaining too soggy. Afterward, water once a week if needed.

For best results, plant in acidic, well-draining soil.

Fertilize your Frost Proof in Spring and Summer with acidic plant fertilizer. If you're afraid you might use too much, use slightly less than the recommended amount. This can help prevent accidental over-fertilization.

For tips on planting Acid-loving plants, Click Here

Pot size

  • 2.5 Quart
  • 2.4 Gallon
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