Miami Supreme Gardenia – Gardenia jasminoides 'Miami Supreme' Live Own Root Starter Plant | Fragrant Double White Blooms

Fill your garden with the unforgettable fragrance of the Miami Supreme Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides 'Miami Supreme'), a premium own-root starter plant prized for its exceptionally large, double white flowers and glossy evergreen foliage. Developed for superior heat tolerance in warm climates, this beautiful gardenia produces intensely fragrant blooms from late spring through summer with a free-flowering habit. Perfect for foundation plantings, hedges, patios, and containers, Miami Supreme is a classic favorite for gardeners seeking elegant blooms and irresistible fragrance.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Miami Supreme Gardenia starter plant
✔️ Approximately 8–12 inches tall
✔️ Well-rooted starter plant in an approximately 4-inch nursery pot (or shipped as appropriate)
✔️ Healthy own-root plant with no blooms or buds upon arrival
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Miami Supreme Gardenia
Botanical Name: Gardenia jasminoides 'Miami Supreme'
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade (afternoon shade recommended in hot climates)
Soil: Rich, acidic, well-draining soil
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: 4–6 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 8–11 (best performance in Zones 10–11)
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Repot your starter plant into a 6–10 inch container after arrival to allow the root system to establish before planting in the landscape. Gardenias thrive in acidic soil with regular moisture and benefit from fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants during the growing season. Protect from freezing temperatures for best performance.