FROST PROOF GARDENIA

. sweet jasmine-like fragrant summer blooms >>> velvety white + double
. exceptional cold hardiness >>> considered hardy to zone 7 with protection
. vigorous semi-dwarf growth >>> fast mounding habit to 4'+
. lustrous emerald green year-round foliage >>> glossy + lance-shaped + evergreen
. garden versatility >>> standalone accent shrub + container gardening
. enduring popularity >>> gardenias are old-fashioned heirloom plants

USDA plant hardiness zones: 7, 8, 9, 10
Sunset plant hardiness zones: 7-9, 12-16, 18-23 [western states]

LIGHT: morning sun, bright filtered light midday, afternoon shade
WATER: evenly moist
SOIL: fertile + humus-rich + acid + well-drained [soil pH 5.5-6.0]

Botanical Name: Gardenia jasminoides 'Frostproof'
Plant Family: Rubiaceae - Madder Family
Plant Origin/Gardenia Nursery Cultivar: China
Genus 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
a.k.a: Gardenia augusta 'Frost Proof', Frostproof Cape Jasmine Shrub

How to grow Frostproof Gardenia Shrubs:
. 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 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 conserve soil moisture and minimize pesky weeds
. Avoid unnecessary cultivation around plants once they're established
. Grow frostproof gardenias in winter-protected containers in colder climates

We ship large, gift quality plants in their original container and soil. Frostproof's guaranteed to delight your family and friends. Send living plant gifts that impress.

"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