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‘Frost Proof’
Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides
'Frost Proof'
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- Fragrant
- Evergreen
- Improved hardiness
- Description
One of the most cold tolerant gardenias! 'Frost Proof' is known among gardenia aficianados as one the best varieties for colder climates. It expands the potential of this popular fragrant shrub into USDA zone 7. White flowers in early spring are sweetly perfumed; glossy evergreen foliage ensures year-round elegance.
- USDA Zone
- 7 - 10 (5°F/-15°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 4 - 5'
- Width
- 4 - 5'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Evergreen
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Foliage Color
- Green
- Liner Sizes
- 2 1/4", 4"
General Care
Soil
Requires soil to be rich, moist, acidic, and well-drained.Pruning
Rarely required. Blooms on old wood - prune out dead wood in spring and trim to shape after flowering if required.Uses
Hedge, specimen, cutting gardens, foundation plantings.Growing Tips
Good air circulation is highly recommended, both from a cultural standpoint as well as an aesthetic one. They benefit from a good layer of mulch, especially in colder areas of their hardiness range. Temperature or moisture stress will cause bud drop.Features: Cut flower, Evergreen, Fragrant, Heat tolerant, Deer resistant
Filters: Botanical genus: Gardenia, Common name: Gardenia, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage
Features: Cut flower, Evergreen, Fragrant, Heat tolerant, Deer resistant
Filters: Botanical genus: Gardenia, Common name: Gardenia, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage