'Kleim's Hardy' Gardenia
Flower: White, Very Fragrant single flowers in early summer. Some residual flowering until frost can be expected. Flowers more heavily than most varieties.
Size: 3' in height and width. Roundish shape
Foliage: Shiny dark green roundish leaves on this evergreen. Very nice foliage on 'Kleim's Hardy' makes it one of the most widely used varieties.
Hardiness Zones: 7-10
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Part-Shade.
Drought Tolerance: Moderate. Well drained soil is best. If planting in clay mix with pine bark soil conditioner and raise plants above the grade.
Notes: Kleim's Hardy is reputedly more cold-hardy than other Gardenia varieties. It has single flowers instead of the typical double flowers, but it tends to bloom over a longer period of time. Very low-maintenance. Very widely available.