A dark green foliage shrub that produces fragrant white blooms. Gardenias require a bit more maintenance and are white fly prone in warm weather. 

Varieties Offered
August Beauty, Frost Proof

August Beauty
Fragrant, double white flowers bloom on compact, mounding evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green foliage. Blooms late spring through summer.

Sun Exposure: Part Shade  
Water Use: Regular
Soil: Humus Rich, Moist, Slightly Acidic, Well Drained 
Hardiness Zone(s): 8-10
Mature Size: 3’ tall and 3-5’ wide

Frost Proof 
Very fragrant, large white double flowers with narrow petals on a cold-hardy shrub with thick, lustrous, dark green leaves.

Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade  
Water Use: Regular
Soil: Well Drained, Slightly Acidic 
Hardiness Zone(s): 7-11
Mature Size: 5’ tall and 4’ wide

Planting Instructions: Dig hole big enough to allow 12” of fill soil between root ball and the sides of the hole. Install the plant so that the top of the root ball is slightly higher than existing soil grade. Backfill with topsoil and water heavily to eliminate air pockets.