Gardenia Starter Plant – Timeless Elegance with Sweet-Scented White Blooms! Bring the charm of the South into your garden or home with the Gardenia plant – a beloved evergreen shrub known for its glossy dark green leaves and luxuriously fragrant white flowers. Gardenias bloom in spring and summer, adding a romantic and tropical touch to landscapes, patios, and even indoor spaces. A true classic, the gardenia is perfect for flower lovers who appreciate refined beauty, heavenly scent, and year-round foliage. Whether in a container or in your garden bed, this plant will be the centerpiece of attention wherever it grows. Botanical Name: Gardenia jasminoides Type: Flowering evergreen shrub Bloom Color: Snowy white Fragrance: Intense, sweet jasmine-like aroma Mature Size: 2–6 feet tall (varies by variety) Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Hardiness Zones: USDA 7–11 (or indoors anywhere) Best For: Porches, patios, containers, garden borders, and indoor décor ? How to Care for Your Gardenia Plant: ?? Light: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Outdoors, morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal. Indoors, place near a south- or west-facing window. ? Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but never soggy. Gardenias are sensitive to over- and under-watering. Use distilled or rainwater if possible to avoid leaf yellowing from hard tap water. ? Humidity: Gardenias love humidity! Mist the plant regularly or use a humidity tray indoors. Ideal indoor humidity is 50% or higher. ? Soil Fertilizer: Use acidic, well-draining soil (pH 5.0–6.0). Fertilize with an acid-loving plant fertilizer (like for azaleas or camellias) monthly during the growing season (spring–summer). ?? Pruning Maintenance: Prune after blooming to maintain shape and encourage new buds. Remove faded blooms to extend flowering. ? Why You’ll Love This Plant: ? Exotic Fragrance: Fills your home or garden with its unmistakable sweet scent ? Versatile: Grows beautifully in pots, beds, or as a small hedge ? Year-Round Appeal: Evergreen foliage stays attractive even when not in bloom ? Great Gift Idea: Ideal for birthdays, Mother’s Day, or housewarmings