Heirloom White Gardenia Bush 1 ft. Cape Jasmine Live Starter Plant

The Heirloom White Gardenia, also known as Cape Jasmine, is a classic evergreen shrub prized for its intensely fragrant, creamy white flowers and glossy dark green foliage. This live starter plant arrives at approximately 1 foot tall, ready to establish in your garden or container. Its intoxicating scent and elegant blooms make it a favorite for fragrance gardens, patios, and foundation plantings.

Gardenias are beloved for their repeat blooming and rich, sweet perfume that can fill an entire yard. With proper care, this heirloom variety can become a long-lived specimen, providing years of enjoyment.

Plant Features

• Fragrant white blooms with a sweet, intense scent
• Glossy evergreen foliage provides year-round interest
• Compact growth habit suitable for containers or borders
• Attracts pollinators when in bloom
• Heirloom variety known for reliable performance

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Gardenia jasminoides
• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, acidic soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-11
• Bloom Season: Spring to summer
• Mature Height: 3-6 feet

Planting & Care

When your starter plant arrives, water it thoroughly and let it acclimate for a few days before transplanting. Choose a location with well-draining, acidic soil and partial shade, especially in hotter climates. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and plant at the same depth it was growing in the nursery pot. Water deeply after planting and apply a layer of mulch to retain moisture.

Gardenias benefit from regular watering, especially during dry spells, but avoid soggy soil. Fertilize with an acid-loving plant food in spring and summer. Prune lightly after blooming to maintain shape. Protect from harsh afternoon sun and winter cold in cooler zones.

What's Included

One Heirloom White Gardenia Bush live starter plant, approximately 1 foot tall.