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Back to buying optionsFrost Proof Gardenia Live Plant – Gardenia jasminoides 'Frost Proof' – 1 Quart – Fragrant White Flowering Evergreen Shrub
Bring beautiful white blooms and a delightful fragrance to your garden with the Frost Proof Gardenia. Also known as Cape Jasmine, this evergreen shrub features glossy green foliage and velvety white flowers that typically begin blooming in late spring. The 'Frost Proof' variety is valued for its improved cold tolerance compared with many traditional gardenias, along with its compact, bushy growth habit. It makes a lovely choice for foundation plantings, fragrant garden borders, or low evergreen hedges.
The plant is currently grown in a 1-quart nursery pot but will ship in a fabric grow bag instead of its original plastic pot. Some destinations receive plants shipped bare root. It may arrive dormant during November through March, and flowers are not guaranteed at the time of purchase.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Frost Proof Gardenia plant
✔️ Currently grown in a 1-quart nursery pot
✔️ Shipped in a fabric grow bag, not a plastic pot
✔️ Evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers
✔️ Plant size and appearance may vary by season
✔️ May ship dormant during November through March
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Frost Proof Gardenia, Cape Jasmine
Botanical Name: Gardenia jasminoides 'Frost Proof'
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Live nursery-grown plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, acidic, moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture; avoid waterlogging
Mature Height: Approximately 3–4 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 7–10
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Plant in acidic, well-draining soil and provide consistent moisture, especially during hot weather. Apply mulch around the root zone to help retain moisture, but keep it away from the main stem. Morning sun with some afternoon shade can help protect the foliage in warmer climates.
