Dwarf Gardenia (White Double Blooms, 1–2 ft Tall)
This compact gardenia produces fragrant double white blooms that contrast beautifully with its glossy dark green foliage. With a mature height of just 12–24 inches, it’s an ideal choice for edging, ground cover, or small decorative pots.
It thrives in warm climates and delivers a long blooming season, filling your garden or patio with sweet fragrance and visual appeal.
- 🤍 Fragrant double white blooms
- 🌱 Perfect for containers and low hedges
- 📏 Grows only 12–24 inches tall
- 🌿 Glossy, evergreen foliage
- 🦋 Attracts pollinators, deer resistant
- AKA: Dwarf Radican Gardenia
Note: Prefers acidic, well-drained soil. Water consistently and avoid harsh frost exposure for best performance.
Growing Zones: 7–10 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 12–24 inches |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Mature Width: | 18–24 inches |
| Botanical Name: | Gardenia jasminoides (Dwarf Double) |
| Growth Rate: | Slow to Moderate |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring to Early Summer |
| Type: | Evergreen Shrub |
FAQ's
Is this a true dwarf variety?
Yes! It only reaches about 1–2 feet in height, making it ideal for tight spaces and container gardening.
Are the blooms fragrant?
Yes, the double white blooms have a sweet, classic gardenia fragrance.
Does it stay evergreen?
Yes, it retains its glossy green leaves year-round in zones 7–10.
Can I grow this in a pot?
Absolutely. This dwarf gardenia thrives in pots, planters, and raised beds.
