Earthworks Nursery

Kleim's Hardy Gardenia

Gardenia jasminoides 'Kleim's Hardy'

Very Fragrant Gardenia

Flower: White, Very Fragrant single flowers in early summer.  Some residual flowering until frost can be expected.

Size:  3' in height and width.  Roundish shape

Foliage:  Shiny dark green roundish leaves on this evergreen.

Hardiness Zones: 7-10

Light Requirement:  Full Sun to Part-Shade

Drought Tolerance:  Moderate

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.