Gardenia jasminoides 'Kleim's Hardy' ~ Kleim's Hardy Gardenia

Gardenia jasminoides 'Kleim's Hardy' ~ Kleim's Hardy GardeniaKleims Hardy Gardenia is a hardy dwarf evergreen shrub noted for its thick, glossy dark green leaves and extremely fragrant star like white flowers. These flowers either bloom throughout the year if the temperature doesnt dip below 60 degrees F or in late spring to early summer. Prefers partial sun and moist, well drained acidic soils. One of the few varieties able to tolerate direct sunlight if protected from reflected light from hardscapes, and

Kleim’s Hardy Gardenia is a hardy dwarf evergreen shrub noted for its thick, glossy dark green leaves and extremely fragrant star-like white flowers. These flowers either bloom throughout the year if the temperature doesn’t dip below 60 degrees F or in late spring to early summer.  Prefers partial sun and moist, well-drained acidic soils.  One of the few varieties able to tolerate direct sunlight if protected from reflected light from hardscapes, and flower buds resist frost damage.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance.  Water regularly, do not let the soil dry out.   Fertilize in spring or summer to encourage bloom, but do not fertilize in fall- it will encourage tender growth.  Mulch planted area. Prune after flowering. Drip irrigation will help prevent leaf spot. Insects can be a serious problem, as well as powdery mildew, dieback, and sooty mold.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Agapanthus, Coral Bells, Hydrangea

IMAGES: jalexartis Photography, Kleims Hardy Gardenia--more blooms, (2) Clivid, IMG_0629 Gardenia 'Kleim's Hardy', Mimulus, Echeveria, Puya etc, (3) Leonora (Ellie) Enking, Gardenia 'Kleim's Hardy'

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown