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gardenias
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Resistances
Deer Resistant, Humidity tolerant
Suitable Locations
Houseplant
Soil pH Preferences
Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0), Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5), Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5)
Sun Requirements
Full Sun to Partial Shade, Partial or Dappled Shade
Uses
Cut Flower, Windbreak or Hedge
Wildlife Attractant
Bees
Bloom Size
2"-3", 3"-4"
Containers
Needs excellent drainage in pots, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Flower Color
White
Flower Time
Late spring or early summer, Late summer or early fall, Spring, Summer
Flowers
Fragrant, Showy
Leaves
Evergreen
Life cycle
Perennial
Plant Habit
Shrub
Plant Height
Averages 4 to 5 feet
Plant Spread
4 feet
Propagation: Other methods
Cuttings: Stem, Cuttings: Tip, Layering
Awards and Recognitions
Other: 2011 Louisiana Super Plant, RHS AGM
Detailed Information

Gardenia jasminoides, including the ‘Frostproof’ cultivar, is native to **tropical and subtropical regions of Asia**. Specifically, it originates from areas like:

* **China:** A major source of gardenia species and cultivars.
* **Japan**
* **Taiwan**
* **Vietnam**
* **India**

While ‘Frostproof’ gardenia is more cold-hardy than other cultivars, it still thrives in USDA plant hardiness zones 7-11, reflecting its subtropical origins. These zones represent regions with mild winters.

Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots