Kleim's Hardy Gardenia Shrub

Kleim’s Hardy Gardenia is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its fragrant white blooms and glossy green foliage. As the hardiest gardenia jasminoides, it thrives in USDA zones 7–10, ideal for containers, borders, and small spaces. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it adds beauty and scent to gardens. Growing 2–3 feet tall and wide, it prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade, and regular watering. Fertilize in early spring, mulch to retain moisture, and prune after flowering. Though not suited for indoors, it flourishes outdoors with proper care.

Unique Plant Features

• Kleim’s Hardy Gardenia produces creamy white, highly fragrant blooms that appear in late spring to early summer, filling the air with an intoxicating scent.
• It is a compact, dwarf evergreen shrub that matures to about 2-3 feet tall and wide, making it ideal for small gardens, containers, and foundation plantings.
• This gardenia thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7-10 and prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter.
• To maintain its health and encourage blooming, Kleim’s Hardy Gardenia benefits from regular watering, mulching, and early spring fertilization with an acid-loving plant food.
• Pruning should be done after the flowering period to avoid cutting off future buds, and deadheading spent blooms helps promote continuous flowering throughout the season.

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