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Rubiaceae Gardenia Jasminoides Frost Proof |
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| Grows In | Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F through Zone 11 · Above 40° F |
| Sun Exposure | Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Dappled Light / Filtered Sun |
| Soil Drainage | Well Drained |
| Resistent To | Deer Resistant, Drought, Disease, Mildew, Heat |
| Flower Color | White |
| Blooms | Spring Blooms, Early Summer Blooms |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Average Height | 3' to 4' |
| Average Width | 3' to 4' |
| Attracts | Visual Attention |
| Fragrances | Fragrant Flowers |
Gardenia Jasminoides 'Frost Proof' is a fast growing shrub that can be grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 7A through 11. It matures to an average height of 3 feet to 4 feet and an average width of 3 feet to 4 feet, depending on climate and other environmental factors. It prefers growing in a location that provides morning sun with afternoon shade or filtered sun and grows best when planted in sand, loam, clay or silt soil that is well drained. In the spring Frostproof Gardenia produces white flowers. The foliage is dark green in color. It attracts visual attention and is resistant to deer, drought, diseases, mildew and heat. If you like fragrance, Gardenia Jasminoides 'Frost Proof' has fragrant flowers.
Frostproof Gardenia can be useful in the landscape in mass plantings, in foundation plantings, in containers or planters, in shrub borders, around decks, swimming pools, and other outdoor living areas, as a focal point, in landscape beds or islands, to accentuate entryways, in small groupings or as a hedge and also in theme gardens or cottage gardens.
Noteworthy Characteristics
The Frost Proof Gardenia was the winner of the 2007 Garden Writers Best Plants Award for very good reason. Unlike some of the older, more finicky varieties, Frost Proof are unaffected by late cold snaps, and thrive on neglect. An abundance of sweetly fragrant, velvety, double white flowers are produced from spring through mid-summer on upright bushy plants that have a narrower leaf similar to that of Gardenia radicans. The flowers of Frostproof are great for cutting, lasting longer than the flowers of other gardenia varieties.
Uses
Frost Proof Gardenia a fine selection for foundation plantings or or as a fragrant hedge. Make sure to plant it near windows or outdoor living spaces where the wonderful fragrance can be enjoyed!
Culture
Plant Frost Proof Gardenia in locations that provide well-drained soils and part sun. In our gardens we plant Gardenias where they will receive morning to early afternoon sun with mid-afternoon shade or filtered sun. Late afternoon and evening sun is okay. Gardenias prefer an acid soil ranging from 4.5 to 6.0. Alkaline soil can cause chlorosis and dimished blooming. That being said, yellowing and shedding of older leaves right before or after flowering is normal. To increase soil acidity add soil sulfur, chelated iron and/or aluminum sulfate. Pruning is not required however can be done after bloom to maintain a more dense plant. Ceasing pruning two months prior to the first typical frost date in your area. Frost Proof are unaffected by late cold snaps. That being said, temperatures below 10 degrees can cause some damage.
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We planted the gardenias in Alton, IL and one week later had a freeze. I covered the plants for that one, and they lost a few leaves. One week later, we had a freeze two days in a row, and I didn't cover. The gardenias came through fine. I am anxious for blooms to appear!
Arrived in great shape. I'm in zone 8b....25 degrees here this Christmas morning (2020) The spot where I wanted to plant it will be in all day sun come summer. Which will well exceed 100+. So I gotta find some other spot I reckon. I will be using To Go Garden again.
The plants arrived in excellent condition and were bigger than expected which was a pleasant surprise.
Very good plant and well packed. I am going to order again
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I loved it. It arrived in great condition, grew beautifully, and blossomed tons. BUT I think this horribly cold winter on Cape Cod killed it!!!!! I am determined to think this Winter was an aberration and am planning to buy 2 more!!!!
Beautiful!!!!!!
Beautiful plant with fantastic scent and amazing blooms. Very impressive in the garden, easy to plant and is doing great in my yard.
I love it but unfortunately this is not a prefect plant for Orlando weather and I could have plant them in a better location with less sun.I'm glad I got to enjoy a season....I have three left so far trying very hard to save them...if you live in at cooler place this is a perfect plant for you.
The gardenia arrived in perfect condition and very healthy looking. I can’t wait to see it bloom in spring.
Love love love these gardenias. They showed up in perfect condition, I mean perfect. Not a damaged leaf, not a brown or yellow leaf to be found ! I put them in the ground over the weekend and now cannot wait for Spring.
Arrived healthy and beautiful. I would order from you again.
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And Spencer was very informative and Professional!
I can’t wait to see them bloom! They were packaged very securely. Thank you.
when I received my gardenias I was so pleased with how healthy they were and how well they were packaged.
I was surprised and pleased witht he quality of the plants when they arrived
Plants arrived on time and in excellent condition.
We placed an order with ToGoGarden.com for the Gardenia "Frost Proof" after doing some on-line research to find a good selection for our location. The plant arrived quickly, in good condition, and was somewhat larger than we expected -- especially considering that other nurseries are charging a lot more for a much smaller plant. So although this was our first experience with ToGoGarden.com, it certainly won’t be our last.
This plant was delivered within a few days of ordering on line. The plant was in extremely good condition and veryhealthy. I wouldn’t hesitate to place another order with ToGoGarden.com.
The plant arrived fast, in perfect condition.It is beautiful, much better than I expected!!!Thank you! Will shop again soon.
My local nurseries didn’t carry the Frost Proof Gardenia, so I started my search online and found ToGoGarden.com! What a blessing! The prices are very, very, very reasonable! My shopping experience was easy and my items were delivered in excellent condition. The Gardenias arrived with many buds awaiting to bloom! I’ll shop for more exotic plants from this site!
Plants arrived in excellent shape * look great (full shape * good color).
The plants were delivered very quickly and the plants were reasonably priced and very healthy.
My gardenia arrived in perfect condition, well packaged and no sign of a rough journey. It is a good sized specimen costing significantly less than other nurseries offering this plant. I am delighted with my first experience and will no doubt return.
Strong healthy beautiful plant
I received them in good condition. Repotted them the next day. I hope they are as hardy as all the reviews I have read.Thank You
Thanks so much for our frost proof gardenias. They arrived in great conditions, and I was very impressed by the quality of the plants, and the care you too with packing them. We would definitely recommend using your company to others.
The order arrived promptly. The shrubs were in excllent condition.
The Gardenia arrived in good shape and was a healthy looking plant.
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