Steady As She Goes™ Gardenia
Shrub
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- Improved heat resistance!
- Stunning white fully double blooms cover its evergreen foliage for months!
- Fragrant flowers.
- Plant near high traffic areas to fully appreciate its fragrance and beauty!
- Certified Deer Proof™ by Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs.
- Zones 7-10, sun/part sun/shade, 2.5-3.5' tall x 3-4' wide at maturity.
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Description
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Patent #: USPP 29,304
Common name: Gardenia
Zone: 7 – 10
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun), Part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 2.5-3.5' tall x 3-4′ wide
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring-Summer
Bloom time: Spring, fall
Features: Rare & unusual, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, fragrant, evergreens, deer resistant
Uses: Flower gardens, wildlife gardens, native plant garden
How to Grow
Light: Full sun to part shade.
Water: Average moisture is preferred. Plants will do best if they get supplemental irrigation, particularly during hot, dry weather.
Spacing: 5 ft
Fertilizing: Apply a granular flowering shrub or rose fertilizer in early spring and again in late spring if desired.
Winterizing: For the best-looking foliage, plant gardenias out of the path of strong, drying winds. They benefit from a good 3″ layer of shredded bark mulch.
Maintenance & pruning: Little pruning is required; prune after the main bloom in late spring if desired. If you wish to grow gardenias indoors, they must be placed in very cool, very bright conditions, and should not be allowed to dry out. A sunroom, conservatory, or enclosed porch is far preferable to normal indoor conditions. Plants should be moved outdoors during warm weather for best results.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I LOVE these plants! They’re blooming like crazy and I just got them.
I’m so pleased.
Wow. I feel defrauded: did you just put a baby plant in a gallon container to pass it off as a more mature specimen? And all the plants are sick and suffering from yellow leaves, leaf drop, and you CUT leaves do disguise brown spots and other disease.
A gallon gardenia should be much larger and more robust than this. For context, this is what I recieved, next to a $10 grocery store gardenia.
You should be ashamed of yourselves.
We apologize that you received plants that are not up to our standards. While we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control, and issues like this can sometimes happen. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we would be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
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It a great plant. Arrived in awesome condition. It bloomed right away. Gave it a 4 because I missed the stronger fragrance of the older gardenia
One plant literally was half dead. I had to cut off completely dead sticks. The other one was fine.
We’re sorry you’re having trouble with your plants! Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2026, so we have you covered. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Very small but looks healthy. Hoping roots establish and we survive the winter.
The plants were well packaged and arrived on time and in very good condition. The gardenia has a flower budding and there is nice new growth on all the plants. Thanks, good plants and very good service.
Received the gardenia timely, and very well packaged for delivery. Healthy and continues to grow. This was my second order and both I highly recommend.
GGP should add pet safety levels to their plants descriptions. Sadly, I did not Google any of the plants I just bought. Honeysuckle, Gardenia and lilies are all not animal safe.
Thank you for your feedback. We recommend all gardeners do their own research on what they want to plant. We provide many resources on our website and blog for pet-friendly plants. Check it out: https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/15-dog-friendly-plants-for-your-garden/
Great packing; prompt delivery; blooms are sweet. Awesome company/personnel
Beautiful, vibrant rich green gardenias. Arrived a day earlier than expected..Great packaging.
My gardenias arrived in excellent condition. It's only been 3 weeks and they are flowering and smell amazing. I am very pleased
Very happy
A vigorous little plant with multiple buds ready to pop. We are looking forward to its growth into a fine bush with blossoms all summer. We have planted it in full sun and will see if it lives up to its name.
Love the plants! DON'T like how they were packed! They're in a plastic bag. It's NOT necessary to put a wire clamp to attach the plastic to the pot!! I needed two needle nose pliers to get them apart!! And I'm very handy! They're NOT going to the moon! Use a twist tie! Ridiculous & unnecessary, and makes me not want to order any more plants. I shouldn't have to fight to get them free from the plastic bag! Other than that, the plants are fine. Now lets see how they grow!
Hello! We appreciate your feedback, and will take your suggestions into consideration in the future. Our current shipping method is what we've found to be the most reliable way to ship the plants that keeps the soil contained and the plants without damage. We are confident your plants will grow nicely in your garden with the proper care!
I love gardenias! I have had trouble with some in the past so I was excited to try this one. I ordered 2 and they seem stronger and less fragile compared to other gardenias I’ve had, so I’m excited to see how they grow! The only down side is that they came very tiny so it will take a year or so to get bigger.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary. Thank you for your feedback!
These (I bought two) arrived in PERFECT condition! One already had buds and is blooming now! These arrived in better condition than any others I've ordered.
The gardenia is potted in a larger pot and is looking very good, but of course, not growing yet. It arrived in very good condition, for which I am grateful.
Very tiny when I got it but it’s blooming in a big container. Beautiful white fragrant flowers are showing off . Best purchase.
very very good
I purchased these to replace some damaged by our 9 degree weather this winter. These are nice sized and already blooming with beautiful gardenias.
Doing great! Very healthy Plant.
Really great foliage, seems to be tough (8B Pac NW, so easy to grow here), and the scent is lighter with hints of popcorn, a bit different than Frost Proof. Very pretty leaves that are thicker and shinier than many.
The blooms I have looks very different from the picture on this page. I don't have that many pedals, and all the pedals would roll up after the flower bloom. The flower smells so good though. The plant is healthy and is thriving.
Hello! It's hard to say for certain what could be happening without more information regarding your growing conditions. If you'd like, our horticulture specialists can take a look and provide some guidance. Please email a photo of the plant to [email protected] and we'd be happy to help out. Happy Gardening!
Received the replacement and it has settled in beautifully. It's a good size and very healthy. Expecting some buds to open soon! Love this plant, thank you!
Hello! Thank you for leaving us a review. We're sorry to hear that you've had some trouble with your gardenia. Please email pictures of the plant to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we do have a 60 day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
Beautiful but tiny gardenia is healthy and happy and has already had 4 blooms that smell fabulous!
Our gardenia was part of a shipment that arrived when I was busy. I was able to get everything else in the ground, but the gardenia ended up on our windowsill. It is so happy there, and has been blooming constantly. The scent is light and lovely. We will get it outside someday, but it is going strong right now. I don’t know what soil medium they ship their plants in, but they are generally strong and healthy upon arrival and for longer, if you can’t get them into the ground right away.
When is best time of year to plant
Hi there! Spring is a great time for planting! The rule of thumb for spring planting is to get the plants in the ground once the threat of frost has passed and the ground has become workable. If you are not sure when your average last frost is, you can ask a local nursery.