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Hardy Daisy Gardenia (Gardenia radicans) is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its fragrant, creamy white flowers and glossy, dark green foliage. Blooming from late spring through summer, this hardy variety brings timeless beauty and a sweet floral fragrance to garden beds, borders, and containers. Its upright, mounding habit makes it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, entryways, and patio gardens where its blooms can be enjoyed up close.
Gardenias are well known for their intoxicating scent, and Hardy Daisy does not disappoint. With proper care, it rewards gardeners with continuous summer blooms that attract pollinators while adding elegance to any landscape.
Hardy Daisy Gardenia Care
Plant Hardy Daisy Gardenia in acidic, well-drained soil with regular watering to help the shrub establish. Continue watering as needed during the growing season, especially during hot, dry periods. Prune lightly in summer after the flowering period, watering deeply before pruning to reduce stress. Avoid pruning after late summer to protect next year’s buds. Fertilize with a balanced 15-5-10 fertilizer after pruning, and mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Hardy Daisy Gardenia Growth & Spacing
This evergreen shrub grows with a naturally rounded shape, reaching about 3 to 4 feet tall and wide at maturity. For landscape plantings, space shrubs approximately 4 feet apart, measuring from the center of each plant. Hardy Daisy Gardenia also adapts well to container gardening when planted in pots with acidic soil mix and placed in a sunny to partially shaded location.
Why Grow Hardy Daisy Gardenia?
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Fragrant, creamy white flowers from late spring through summer
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Glossy evergreen foliage provides year-round beauty
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Compact, mounding habit ideal for foundation plantings and borders
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Excellent choice for containers, patios, and entryways
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Low-maintenance shrub for acidic, well-drained soils
Hardy Daisy Gardenia is a classic, fragrant evergreen shrub that offers months of blooms, glossy foliage, and versatile landscape uses, making it a must-have for gardeners looking to add long-lasting elegance to their outdoor spaces.
Hardy Daisy Gardenia Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 10 |
| Plant Type: Shrub |
| Sunlight Exposure: Partial Shade to Partial Sun |
| Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Mature Width: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Plant Spacing: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Growth Habit: Mounding |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring through Fall |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Dark Green |
| Tolerates: Heat, Drought |
| Features: Cut Flowers, Deadheading Not Necessary, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Continuous Blooming or Reblooming |
| Uses: Accent, Border, Container, Foundation, Hedge, Mixed Garden Bed, Specimen |
| Botanical/Scientific Name: Gardenia jasminoides 'Daisy' |
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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 are scheduled to ship in Spring 2026. 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 ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 30th |
| Zone 9 | March 30th |
| Zone 8 | April 6th |
| Zone 7 | April 13th |
| Zone 6b | April 20st |
| Zone 6a | April 27th |
| Zone 5b | May 4th |
| Zone 5a | May 11th |
| Zone 4 | May 18th |
| Zone 3 | May 25th |
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.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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