Frost Proof Gardenia – 30 Live Plants | 2 Inch Starters | Gardenia jasminoides | Fragrant White Flowers | Evergreen Flowering Shrub

Create a beautifully fragrant garden with this set of 30 live Frost Proof Gardenia plants. This popular Gardenia jasminoides cultivar is prized for its glossy, dark green evergreen foliage and elegant white flowers that release a rich, sweet fragrance.

Frost Proof Gardenia is known for its improved tolerance of brief cold spells compared with many other gardenia varieties. Its compact, rounded growth habit makes it an attractive choice for fragrant hedges, foundation plantings, garden borders, patios, and decorative containers.

You will receive 30 young starter plants grown in 2-inch nursery containers. These small plants are ideal for gardeners planning multiple landscape plantings or establishing a fragrant garden over time. With proper care, they can develop into attractive flowering shrubs that provide beautiful foliage throughout the year in suitable climates.

You will receive:
✔️ 30 live Frost Proof Gardenia plants
✔️ Size: 2-inch starter plants
✔️ Botanical name: Gardenia jasminoides ‘Frost Proof’
✔️ Glossy evergreen foliage
✔️ Highly fragrant white flowers when mature
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Frost Proof Gardenia, Cape Jasmine
Botanical Name: Gardenia jasminoides ‘Frost Proof’
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Young starter plants
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; morning sun and afternoon shade are beneficial in hot climates
Soil: Fertile, acidic, organic-rich, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture without allowing the roots to remain waterlogged
Mature Height: Approximately 3–5 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: Approximately 7–11; protect young plants from severe freezes
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: After arrival, allow your young Gardenias to acclimate in bright, protected conditions before transplanting. Plant them in acidic, well-draining soil and maintain consistent moisture while their roots establish. Applying mulch around landscape plants can help retain moisture and moderate soil temperatures, but keep mulch away from the stems.