Frost Proof Gardenia (Jasminoides)

The Frost Proof Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides) is a fragrant evergreen shrub with creamy white, double-petaled blooms and glossy green foliage, bred to withstand cooler temperatures better than traditional gardenias. It blooms heavily in late spring with scattered flowers through summer.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Gardenia jasminoides
• Type: Fragrant evergreen flowering shrub
• Flowers: Creamy white, double-petaled
• Bloom time: Heavy in late spring, repeat through summer
• Cold tolerance: Hardy down to 15 to 20°F
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Size: Compact
• Foliage: Glossy green, year-round

Best for

• Hedges, borders, and foundation plantings
• Containers and small gardens
• Fragrant patios and entryways
• Cooler-climate gardens
• Year-round evergreen structure

How to grow

Plant in acidic, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Provide regular water and mulch to keep the roots cool, and fertilize with an acid-loving plant food in spring and summer. Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape.

About Everglades Farm

Everglades Farm is a Florida nursery growing flowering shrubs, edible plants, and rare garden showpieces, shipped directly from the nursery to your door.