- Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 3 - 4 Feet
- Mature Spread 3 - 4 Feet
- Growing Zones 7 - 10
Everything about the Diamond Spire™ Gardenia is impressive. This upright perennial can reach up to 4 feet tall and during the growing season, expect this shrub to be decked out in fragrant blooms. The glossy, dark green foliage is the perfect backdrop for the flowers that start to bloom in the spring and continue to bloom until the fall. The white blooms have 6 lobes and yellow stamens. The flowers give off a spicy, zesty scent, and the fragrance changes throughout the day.
This flowering plant is a perennial in USDA zones 7 through 10. Gardenias are drought and heat tolerant, making them very well suited to not just living but thriving in warm environments. This plant is also disease tolerant for added peace of mind. The fragrant blooms of this Gardenia attract birds and butterflies.
Diamond Spire™ Gardenia Plant Care:
Plant in full sun to part shade. Gardenias grown in warm areas flourish with morning sun and afternoon shade, while plants in northern regions can handle full sun all day. Soil should be slightly acidic and allow good drainage. Test the soil and adjust accordingly because alkaline soil can cause the leaves to turn yellow. Newly planted Gardenias always require more frequent watering, but established plants only need water when the top few inches of the soil are dry. Typically, an established plant needs water once or twice a week during the warmer months.
Fertilize Gardenias once a year in spring using a slow-release fertilizer to encourage new growth and plenty of blooms. Pruning is unnecessary, but deadhead the plant to maintain a tidy appearance.
Diamond Spire™ Gardenia Plant Spacing:
If you want to create a lush flowering hedge, space these plants 2 feet apart. If you wish each plant to be standalone, space the plants at least 4 feet apart. A mature Diamond Spire Gardenia should be 3 to 4 tall and 2 feet wide.
Diamond Spire™ Gardenia Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 10 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 2 Feet |
| Spacing: 2 Feet |
| Habit: Dwarf |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: Spring To Summer |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Low |
| Resists: Disease |
| Tolerates: Heat, Drought |
| Attracts: Birds, Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
| Brand: Southern Living Plants |
| Common Name: Diamond Spire™ Gardenia |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Gardenia hybrid 'Leefive' PPIP |
- SKU:
- GARDDS
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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