Key Features
Special considerations
Growing and Care Instructions
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Fertilizing
Feed with acid-loving plant fertilizer (azalea/camellia formula) in spring and summer
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Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; mulch helps retain moisture
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Light Requirements
Full sun to partial shade
| Type | Ornamental, Flowering Shrub |
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| Lifespan | 30+ years with proper care |
| Growth | 6–12 inches per year |
| Max Height | 4–5 ft |
| Max Width | 3–4 ft |
Zones 7–10
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Fill your garden with the timeless elegance and fragrance of the Frost Proof Gardenia. Known for its creamy white, double-petaled blooms and glossy evergreen leaves, this gardenia variety is specially bred to withstand cooler temperatures better than traditional gardenias.
Perfect for hedges, borders, containers, or foundation plantings, the Frost Proof Gardenia thrives in full sun to partial shade and produces a heavy flush of blooms in late spring, with scattered flowers through summer. Its compact growth habit makes it easy to maintain while providing year-round beauty.
✨ Why You’ll Love It
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Strong fragrance that perfumes your garden or patio
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Improved cold tolerance (hardy down to 15–20°F)
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Compact size, ideal for small gardens or container growing
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Glossy green foliage that stays vibrant year-round
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Blooms heavily in spring with repeat flowers in summer
🌱 Growing Tips
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Plant in acidic, well-drained soil
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Provide regular water and mulch to keep roots cool
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Fertilize with an acid-loving plant food in spring and summer
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Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape
Bring home a Frost Proof Gardenia today and enjoy a classic southern favorite that’s tough enough for cooler climates!
