Enjoy HARDY GARDENIA AZALEA shrubs for their...

. white gardenia-like spring + fall blooms >>> repeat blooming azalea bush
. exceptional cold tolerance >>> considered winter hardy to -20 °F (-29°C)
. compact dwarf growth habit >>> Hardy Gardenia grows to 3-4'
. handsome dark green year-round foliage
. enduring popularity >>> choice planted en masse for its repeat blooms

USDA plant hardiness zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Sunset plant hardiness zones: 4-9, 14-24 [western states]

LIGHT: bright shade [tolerates morning sun]
WATER: evenly moist
SOIL: fertile + humus-rich + slightly acid + well-drained [soil pH 5.5-6]

Botanical Name: Rhododendron x 'Hardy Gardenia'
Plant Family: Ericaceae - Heather Family
Plant Origin/Azalea Nursery Cultivar: Asia | Linwood Hybrid Azalea
a.k.a: Hardy Gardenia Dwarf Azalea
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How to grow Hardy Gardenia Azalea Shrubs/Bushes:
. Select a location that provides adequate sunlight, water, and soil requirements [see above]
. Water regularly until established and during dry spells for optimum performance
. Fertilize azalea in early spring [use organic fertilizers for increased plant and soil health]
. Prune after flowering to maintain desired shape and height [usually not required]
. Maintain a mulch layer to protect shallow roots and conserve soil moisture
. Avoid unnecessary cultivation around azalea plants once they're established
. Grow flowering azaleas in winter-protected containers in colder climates

Shipping Size/Price: Premium Three Gallon [#3G] nursery-grown plant (11.36L)
We ship large, gift quality plants in their original container and soil. Hardy Gardenia's guaranteed to delight your family and friends. Send living gifts that impress.

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