When should I plant Gardenia?

Move seedlings into the garden 1–3 weeks after your last spring frost.

How far apart do I plant Gardenia?

Space Gardenia about 36″ apart. It grows best in part sun.

Good companions for Gardenia include Blueberry.

Gardenia is suited to USDA zones 7–11 and takes ~150 days (to first bloom).

Glossy evergreen leaves and intensely perfumed white blooms - a fragrant Southern classic for the warm-climate garden.

Quick tip

An acid-loving evergreen - give it rich, moist, well-drained soil and morning sun; feed like a blueberry and mulch well.

⛅ Part sun↔ 36″ apartZones 7–11⏳ ~150d

Transplant outMove seedlings into the garden 1–3 weeks after your last spring frost.

Botanical name

Gardenia jasminoides

Plant near

🌱 Shares the rich, acidic, evenly moist soil blueberries love - a fine companion in the acid bed.