Kleim's Hardy Gardenia - Gardenia jasminoides 'Kleim's Hardy'

Gardenia Kleim's Hardy (Gardenia jasminoides) is a resilient, dwarf evergreen shrub prized for its thick, glossy dark green foliage and extremely fragrant, star-shaped white flowers. Gardenia Kleim's Hardy blooms nearly year-round in warm climates with temperatures above 60°F, or produces a heavy floral display from late spring through early summer in cooler regions. This cold-tolerant Gardenia Kleim's Hardy thrives in partial sun with moist, well-drained, acidic soil. One of the few gardenias that tolerates more direct sunlight when protected from reflected heat, Gardenia Kleim's Hardy also features frost-resistant flower buds, making it an ideal choice for borders, containers, and foundation plantings.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance.  Water regularly, do not let the soil dry out.   Fertilize in spring or summer to encourage bloom, but do not fertilize in fall- it will encourage tender growth.  Mulch planted area. Prune after flowering. Drip irrigation will help prevent leaf spot. Insects can be a serious problem, as well as powdery mildew, dieback, and sooty mold.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Agapanthus, Coral Bells, Hydrangea

IMAGES: jalexartis Photography, Kleims Hardy Gardenia--more blooms, (2) Clivid, IMG_0629 Gardenia 'Kleim's Hardy', Mimulus, Echeveria, Puya etc, (3) Leonora (Ellie) Enking, Gardenia 'Kleim's Hardy'

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown