Summer Snow Gardenia® – Gardenia jasminoides ‘Summer Snow’ Live Starter Plant | Fragrant White Blooms | Evergreen Shrub | 1 Starter Plant

Add timeless beauty and fragrance to your garden with this Summer Snow Gardenia® starter plant (Gardenia jasminoides ‘Summer Snow’®). Known for its abundance of large, double pure-white flowers and rich sweet fragrance, this exceptional gardenia creates a stunning display against its dense, dark green evergreen foliage.

Introduced by Doug Torn of Buds & Blooms Nursery, Summer Snow Gardenia® is valued for its vigorous growth, symmetrical habit, and improved hardiness. The heavily textured foliage remains attractive year-round, making this shrub an excellent choice for foundation plantings, borders, hedges, specimen plantings, and fragrant garden spaces.

This versatile evergreen thrives in neutral to acidic soils and rewards gardeners with beautiful blooms throughout the growing season. Its compact size and elegant appearance make it equally suitable for landscape use and large patio containers.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Summer Snow Gardenia® starter plant
✔️ Healthy rooted starter plant
✔️ Shipped without pot for safe transit
✔️ Evergreen flowering shrub
✔️ Growing instructions for successful establishment

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Summer Snow Gardenia®
Botanical Name: Gardenia jasminoides ‘Summer Snow’® PP#22797
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, slightly acidic, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist while establishing
Mature Height: 4–5 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 6–10
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Pot your starter plant into a quality acidic potting mix upon arrival and allow it to grow in a protected location for several months before planting in the landscape. Regular feeding with an acid-loving plant fertilizer will encourage healthy foliage and abundant blooms.