Frost Proof Gardenia Live Rooted Starter Plant – Cape Jasmine – Gardenia jasminoides

Enjoy the beauty and fragrance of the Frost Proof Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides), also known as Cape Jasmine. This evergreen ornamental shrub is valued for its glossy green foliage and fragrant white flowers, making it a beautiful addition to foundation plantings, borders, patios, and container gardens.

This listing includes one rooted Frost Proof Gardenia starter plant, carefully grown and ready for transplanting into the landscape or a larger container.

Plant Size at Shipping:

• Quantity: 1 live rooted starter plant

Plant Information:

• Botanical Name: Gardenia jasminoides
• Common Names: Frost Proof Gardenia, Cape Jasmine
• Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
• Growth Habit: Compact, rounded shrub
• Flower Color: White
• Foliage: Glossy dark green evergreen leaves
• Landscape Uses: Foundation plantings, hedges, borders, patios, and containers

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, recently pruned, partially defoliated, or with seasonal variations in foliage depending on weather and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in plant size, branching, foliage density, bloom stage, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (young plant). Listing photos show mature flowering plants for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Includes 1 live Frost Proof Gardenia rooted starter plant
• Evergreen ornamental shrub
• Fragrant white flowers
• Glossy dark green foliage
• Suitable for containers, hedges, borders, and foundation plantings
• Prefers well-drained, organically rich soil
• Best growth in full sun to partial shade
• Suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 7–10

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 1 Live Frost Proof Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides)

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Frost Proof Gardenia, Cape Jasmine
Scientific Name: Gardenia jasminoides
Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: White Flowers
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Organically rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Water: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist during establishment
USDA Zone: 7–10

❓ FAQ:

1. What is included with this listing?
You will receive one live rooted Frost Proof Gardenia starter plant.

2. Does this variety produce fragrant flowers?
Yes. Frost Proof Gardenia is well known for its fragrant white blooms.

3. Can it be grown in containers?
Yes. It performs well in containers as well as landscape beds and foundation plantings.

4. What growing conditions are best?
It grows best in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, slightly acidic, organically rich soil.

5. What USDA hardiness zones are suitable?
Frost Proof Gardenia is generally suitable for USDA Zones 7–10.