Kleim's Hardy Gardenia is a fragrant, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall. It's grown in USDA zones 7-10 and blooms from spring to fall.
Kleims Hardy Gardenia
Kleim's Hardy Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides 'Kleim's Hardy') is a beautiful and fragrant evergreen shrub that is known for its ability to thrive in a wider range of climates than other gardenia varieties. It is a popular choice for home gardens due to its attractive appearance, ease of care, and ability to tolerate a variety of growing conditions.
Kleim's Hardy Gardenia typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet and a width of 2-3 feet. It has a dense, mounded habit and glossy, dark green leaves. The flowers are produced in clusters on the tips of the branches and are about 2 inches in diameter. They are a white color and have a sweet fragrance.
Kleim's Hardy Gardenia is relatively low-maintenance. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. It is drought-tolerant and disease-resistant. Water Kleim's Hardy Gardenia regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize it once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants.
Kleim's Hardy Gardenia is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It can be planted as a specimen plant, in groups, or in borders. It is also a good choice for growing in containers.
Here are some additional tips for growing Kleim's Hardy Gardenia:
- Prune Kleim's Hardy Gardenia in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased wood and to shape the plant as desired.
- Deadhead spent flower clusters to encourage new growth.
- Protect Kleim's Hardy Gardenia from the cold in the winter by mulching around the plant.
With proper care, Kleim's Hardy Gardenia can thrive for many years to come and add a touch of beauty and fragrance to your landscape.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 7-10 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 3-4 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 3-6 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Gardenia jasminoides 'Frost Proof' |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
