Landscape Notes: Get the best of both worlds with
Steady as She Goes' Gardenia. this plant has both heat and cold tolerance in one. It keeps blooming right up till frost. Adorned with beautiful and fragrant white blossoms that stand out against the glossy green foliage.
Exposure/Culture: ’Steady as She Goes’ Gardenia will thrive in both sun and shade conditions, however in more shady conditions it will produce less flowers. It needs a well drained, rich, organic soil that has acidity. Prune to maintain shape.
Other Notes: ’Steady as She Goes’ Gardenia produces white, up to 3” in diameter, flowers that are very fragrant. It will flower in May and June just in time for those outdoor activities. Prune lightly, and bring the branches inside for fragrant arrangements.
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Genus |
Gardenia |
Species |
jasminoides |
Container Size |
3 Gallon |
Foliage Color |
Green |
Mature Height |
3-5 Feet |
Mature Spread |
4-6 feet |
Soil |
Well Drained |
Zones |
7-10 |
Mature Form |
Upright |
Growth Rate |
Medium |
Sun Exposure |
Partial sun to Full Sun |
Flower Color |
White |
Fall Color |
Green |
Bloom Period |
Spring to Summer |