sunset plant hardiness zones: 7-9, 12-16, 18-23 mature plant height: 4-6'
plant preferences: bright filtered light [partial shade - afternoon shade], evenly moist, humus-rich [high in organic matter], acid, well-drained soils
plant family: Rubiaceae | Madder Family
plant origin: China . Named in 1760 by Carolus Linnaeus in honor of his friend Dr. Alexander Garden (ca.1730-1791), a prominent botanist and naturalist of Charleston, South Carolina (Otranto Plantation . Beaufort County)
growth habit: semi-dwarf, compact, dense mounding form, vigorous, fast growth rate
flower + season: velvety white, double, 2-3" across, sweet jasmine-like fragrance | late spring + sporadic thereafter
foliage: evergreen, dark emerald green, glossy, larger foliage than Dwarf Gardenia, but similar lance-shaped leaf
a.k.a. Frostproof Cape Jasmine
growing tips:
. Plant a bit higher than usual to ensure adequate drainage
. Fertilize in early spring [acid food]
. Water regularly until established - Water during dry spells for best performance
. Prune after flowering to maintain desired shape and height
. Maintain a 2" mulch layer year-round [conserves moisture + limits pesky weeds]
. Plant in protected areas away from freezing winter winds in northern climate range
. Avoid unnecessary cultivation around plant once established
Shipping size: Premium Three Gallon Plant
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"I wanted to ship a plant/shrub for outdoor planting to my mother in law who lives in
Georgia (we live in CT) for her 85th birthday. I found Ecolage on the web, called them
and in two days my husband's mother was delighted and surprised with the frost resistant
gardenia plant that we had chosen for her. She said the plant arrived in excellent
condition and was beautiful! It was a huge hit with her. I priced similar plants/shrubs
on line and could not find anyone who came close to matching size and price of the plant.
The gentleman who helped me was kind and followed my instructions to the letter. For
that, I thank him. I will definitely use them again and actually forwarded their web site
to a close friend who's mom lives in AZ. Thanks again, Ecolage, you are a great find!" New Haven, Connecticut
"Just wanted to let you know how pleased I am both with your plants and with your friendly and knowledgeable service. My Frostproof Gardenia arrived in perfect condition. The quality is just astounding. It has surpassed all expectations for size, condition and packaging. I could have not have picked a more perfect specimen had I visited the grower in person. I really had not expected a landscape sized plant to arrive by mail. Ecolage will be my first choice for mail order plants in the future." Centerport, New York
