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Hardy Gardenia Varieties

Frost Proof Gardenias, Winter Hardy Gardenias, Hardy Cape Jasmine

Hardy Gardenias, Hardy Gardenia, Cold Hardy Gardenias, Cold Hardy Gardenia, Winter Hardy Gardenias, Winter Hardy Gardenia, Common Gardenia, Cape Jasmine, Cape Jessamine, gardenia blossom, gardenia flowers, Gardenia jasminoides

Beloved for their intoxicating fragrance and attractive, waxy, creamy-white flowers contrasting beautifully with their shiny, leathery, dark green leaves, Gardenias are irresistible heat-loving evergreen shrubs or trees.

Native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, southern Asia, Australasia and Oceania, Gardenias have not been bred to withstand extreme cold weather. Most varieties enjoy tropical or subtropical conditions and are recommended for USDA zones 8-11. However, a few frost-proof Gardenia varieties can now be grown more reliably in USDA climate zone 7 and even 6. These hardy Gardenias can tolerate temperatures that plummet to below freezing and still reward you with fabulous blooms.

Guide Information

Hardiness 6 - 11
Heat Zones 8 - 12
Climate Zones 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Shrubs
Genus Gardenia
Exposure Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Late)
Fall
Maintenance High
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Deer
Attracts Birds
Landscaping Ideas Patio And Containers, Hedges And Screens, Beds And Borders
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden

Hardy Gardenia Varieties

Gardenia jasminoides ‘Belmont’ (Cape Jasmine)
Gardenia jasminoides ‘Chuck Hayes’ (Cape Jasmine)
Gardenia jasminoides ‘Daisy’ (Cape Jasmine)
Gardenia jasminoides ‘Frostproof’ (Cape Jasmine)
Gardenia jasminoides ‘Heaven Scent’ (Cape Jasmine)
Gardenia jasminoides Jubilation™ (Cape Jasmine)
Gardenia jasminoides ‘Kleim’s Hardy’ (Cape Jasmine)
Gardenia jasminoides ‘Pinwheel’ (Cape Jasmine)
Gardenia jasminoides Celestial Star (Cape Jasmine)
Gardenia jasminoides ScentAmazing™ (Cape Jasmine)

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

Guide Information

Hardiness 6 - 11
Heat Zones 8 - 12
Climate Zones 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Shrubs
Genus Gardenia
Exposure Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Late)
Fall
Maintenance High
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Deer
Attracts Birds
Landscaping Ideas Patio And Containers, Hedges And Screens, Beds And Borders
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden
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