2 Heirloom Gardenia Bushes – 6 Inch White Flowering Cape Jasmine Rooted Live Plants

Bring the timeless beauty and intoxicating fragrance of the Heirloom Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides), also known as Cape Jasmine, into your garden or home. This classic evergreen shrub is prized for its glossy, dark green foliage and its abundant, creamy white, rose-like blooms that perfume the air from late spring through summer. Each flower opens pure white and gradually matures to a soft cream, creating a stunning display against the rich green leaves. Gardenias are versatile plants that can be grown as specimen shrubs, hedges, container plants, or even as houseplants in cooler climates. Their elegant form and captivating scent make them a favorite for patios, entryways, and cut flower arrangements.

Plant Features

• Fragrant, double white flowers that bloom in late spring and summer
• Glossy, evergreen foliage provides year-round interest
• Compact, rounded growth habit suitable for containers or borders
• Attracts pollinators and adds a tropical feel to temperate gardens
• Heirloom variety known for its classic beauty and intense perfume

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Gardenia jasminoides
• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, 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: Late spring to summer
• Mature Height: 3-6 feet (depending on climate and pruning)

Planting & Care

When your rooted Gardenia plant arrives, gently remove it from its 6-inch pot and loosen the roots. Choose a location with well-draining, acidic soil and partial shade, especially in hot climates where afternoon shade protects the foliage from scorching. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and plant at the same depth as it was growing in the pot. Water thoroughly after planting and maintain consistent moisture, especially during the first growing season. Apply a layer of mulch to conserve moisture and keep roots cool, but keep mulch away from the stem.

For container growing, use a high-quality potting mix formulated for acid-loving plants. Feed with an acid-loving fertilizer according to package directions during the growing season. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged branches. Gardenias appreciate high humidity; in dry indoor environments, mist regularly or use a humidity tray. Protect from frost in cooler zones by moving containers indoors or providing winter protection.

What's Included

This listing includes 2 Heirloom Gardenia (Cape Jasmine) rooted live plants, each in a 6-inch pot, ready for planting.