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Noted for its cold hardiness, Gardenia jasminoides ‘Frostproof’ (Cape Jasmine) is a medium-sized evergreen shrub with thick, lustrous, lance-shaped, dark green leaves and sweetly fragrant, large white double flowers with narrow petals, 2-3 in. across (5-8 cm). Flower buds withstand late spring frosts without damage. Blooming in early summer and sporadically during the rest of the summer, this handsome shrub makes a stunning addition to the landscape.
Hardiness |
7 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
7 - 12 |
Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Rubiaceae |
Genus | Gardenia |
Common names | Gardenia, Cape Jasmine |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
Height | 4' - 5' (120cm - 150cm) |
Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
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 |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
Hardiness |
7 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
7 - 12 |
Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Rubiaceae |
Genus | Gardenia |
Common names | Gardenia, Cape Jasmine |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
Height | 4' - 5' (120cm - 150cm) |
Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
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 |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
How many Gardenia jasminoides ‘Frostproof’ (Cape Jasmine) do I need for my garden?
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